Microsoft OneNote organises pages into sections and notebooks for typed notes, ink and collected material. Cloud notebooks support shared access, with the notebook location determining its personal or organisational ownership.
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Vendor-described capabilities; availability can depend on the plan.
✓Notebooks, sections and flexible note pages
✓Typed and handwritten note capture
✓Cloud notebook access and collaboration
Microsoft OneNote pricing considerations
Free plan available
Core note-taking is free. Microsoft 365 can add storage and eligible premium functions; organisational licensing and notebook location should be evaluated separately.
Supported OneNote versions are free to download and use, with optional premium capabilities through eligible Microsoft subscriptions. Cloud storage is not unlimited.
Capabilities and notebook storage options vary between desktop, web and mobile versions.
Cloud notebook capacity follows the associated OneDrive or organisation storage allowance.
The retired OneNote for Windows 10 app should not be confused with the supported OneNote desktop app.
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Microsoft OneNote FAQs
Does Microsoft OneNote have a free plan?
Supported OneNote versions are free to download and use, with optional premium capabilities through eligible Microsoft subscriptions. Cloud storage is not unlimited.
Who is Microsoft OneNote for?
People collecting mixed-format notes and teams that want notebooks within an existing Microsoft account environment.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.