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Simplenote vs Microsoft OneNote

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Simplenote

7.0
Productivity

React client for Simplenote

Microsoft OneNote

8.0
Productivity

Digital note taking app

Metric Simplenote Microsoft OneNote
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 78 376
90-day Installs 202 1.1K
365-day Installs 840 3.6K
Version 2.24.0 16.108.26050324
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5.2K
GitHub Forks 582
Open Issues 261
License GPL-2.0
Language TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Feb 15, 2023

Reviews

Simplenote

Simplenote is a React-based note-taking client offering a modern interface and syncing capabilities across platforms. It benefits users seeking a desktop solution for note management with a preference for open-source tools.

Provides a desktop client for the Simplenote note-taking service, enabling users to create, edit, and sync notes across devices.

Pros

  • + Open-source and cross-platform compatibility
  • + Modern React-based interface
  • + Active GitHub maintenance

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates
  • - Recent concerns about Simplenote's future
  • - High number of open GitHub issues

Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft OneNote is a versatile digital note-taking app that allows users to organize, sync, and collaborate on notes across devices. Its free-form note-taking capabilities, robust organization features, and seamless integration with other Microsoft tools make it ideal for students, professionals, and anyone needing a reliable note-taking solution.

Enables users to create, organize, and collaborate on digital notes across multiple platforms.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform syncing and accessibility
  • + Integration with other Microsoft 365 tools
  • + Free version available with basic features

Cons

  • - Can be resource-intensive
  • - Occasional bugs reported in certain features