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# Compare Microsoft OneNote vs TheBrain

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft OneNote and TheBrain. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft OneNote | TheBrain |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1965 | 16 |
| **Starting Price** | US$7.20 | US$299.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Microsoft OneNote

Students, educators, families, enterprises, frontline workers, nonprofits, schools, developers, IT professionals, and businesses.

### TheBrain

Over half of all Fortune 100 Organizations and leading academic organizations use TheBrain. TheBrain is for anyone who wants to make sense of their information and visualize knowledge.

## Key features

### Microsoft OneNote

- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Data Import/Export
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Mobile Access
- Recurring Tasks
- Reminders
- Search/Filter
- Task Editing
- Task Management
- Task Tagging
- Templates
- To-Do List

### TheBrain

- AI/Machine Learning
- Assisted Content Creation
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Data Import/Export
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Incident Response Checklists
- Mobile Access
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Search/Filter
- Task Management
- Templates
- To-Do List

## Links

- [View Microsoft OneNote Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1010410/microsoft-onenote)
- [View TheBrain Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1062715/thebrain)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/1010410/1062715/microsoft-onenote/vs/thebrain)

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