NotepadOne vs OneNote: Simpler & More Private

OneNote requires Microsoft account and syncs everything to cloud. NotepadOne is local-first, no login, and much simpler.

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Feature Comparison

FeatureNotepadOneOneNote
No Account Required
Privacy (No Tracking)
Works Completely OfflinePartial
Free Plan30 notes, full features
Handwriting & Drawing

Which Should You Choose?

Choose NotepadOne if you:

  • •Want simple note-taking without Microsoft account
  • •Care about privacy (no tracking or data collection)
  • •Need to work completely offline
  • •Don't need handwriting or drawing features

Choose OneNote if you:

  • •Need handwriting and drawing with stylus support
  • •Use Microsoft 365 integration heavily
  • •Want unlimited cloud storage included

Ready for Simpler Note-Taking?

No Microsoft account, no tracking, just private notes.

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