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Standard Notes vs Microsoft OneNote
Context: Note-taking Apps · methodology v1.0.0 · 19 rows
| Attribute | Standard NotesStandard Notes | Microsoft OneNoteMicrosoft |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | https://standardnotes.com/help | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/resources/onenote-api-overview |
| Tags | encryption, privacy, open-source, notes | microsoft, notebook, collaboration, free |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | SaaS, desktop, mobile | SaaS, desktop, mobile |
| Desktop apps | — | Windows, macOS |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | true |
| License model | open-source | proprietary |
| Pricing model | free, subscription | free, subscription |
| Source repository | https://github.com/standardnotes/app | — |
| SPDX license IDs | AGPL-3.0 | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | End-to-end encryption with XChaCha20-Poly1305, Unlimited device sync, Encrypted file storage on paid plans, Web clipper, Two-factor authentication and hardware key support, Daily encrypted email backups | Free-form canvas notebooks, Sections and pages organization, Ink drawing with searchable handwriting, Real-time co-authoring, Audio notes and screen clippings, REST API access via Microsoft Graph |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | — | true |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | community, email | — |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Privacy-focused users who want audited end-to-end encryption and openly available source code for their notes and files. | Users already in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem who want a free-form notebook with Office integration and organizational tenant access. |
| Company-size fit | individual | individual, SMB, enterprise |
| Primary use cases | Private note taking, Secure storage of sensitive information | Personal note taking, Meeting and class notes, Team collaboration notebooks |
| Skill level | intermediate | beginner |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | — | 2003 |
| Vendor type | commercial | commercial |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Note-taking Apps category for definitions.