Where OneNote fits
Choose it for class, meeting or project notes that you want to keep together and access across devices.
Check before you choose
Check which Microsoft account owns each notebook and how your organization manages sync and sharing.
Find the right edition
Start with the destination for your device or the publisher's website. Use the current requirements and terms there to confirm the edition you need.
Compare the workflow
Separate personal notes, office documents and shared project tracking when comparing options. Local files offer a different ownership model from a hosted workspace, and synchronization is not a substitute for a backup.