{"id":435791,"date":"2025-09-11T08:54:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=435791"},"modified":"2025-09-11T08:54:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:54:15","slug":"notebook-lm-vs-onenote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/","title":{"rendered":"NotebookLM vs. OneNote: Which Note-Taking App is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Where do you note down your 3 a.m. ideas? The brainstorming frenzy with your team? How do you un-scramble your thoughts into a cohesive strategy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re recapping a meeting, creating a strategy, or saving that must-read article, a note-taking app will detangle your messy yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll compare two popular note-taking apps, NotebookLM vs. OneNote, breaking down their features to help you decide the best <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/note-taking-strategies\/\">note-taking tool<\/a> for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you\u2019ll want to stick around for <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\">ClickUp<\/a>\u2019s bonus, free alternative AI tool that enhances note-taking.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-31cdd6fe-140f-41e9-8111-d7bf201eaf09\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Meta Title: NotebookLM vs. OneNote: Which Note-Taking App is Better?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#0-notebooklm-vs-onenote-at-a-glance\" style=\"\">NotebookLM vs. OneNote at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#1-what-is-notebooklm\" style=\"\">What Is NotebookLM?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#2-notebooklm-features\" style=\"\">NotebookLM features<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#7-notebooklm-pricing\" style=\"\">NotebookLM pricing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#8-what-is-onenote\" style=\"\">What Is OneNote?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#9-onenote-features\" style=\"\">OneNote features<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#15-onenote-pricing\" style=\"\">OneNote pricing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#16-notebooklm-vs-onenote-features-compared\" style=\"\">NotebookLM vs. OneNote: Features Compared<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#17-feature-1-ai-powered-analysis-and-summarization\" style=\"\">Feature #1: AI-powered analysis and summarization<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#18-feature-2-note-organization-and-multimedia-support\" style=\"\">Feature #2: Note organization and multimedia support<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#19-feature-3-handwriting-and-inking-capabilities\" style=\"\">Feature #3: Handwriting and inking capabilities<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#20-feature-4-task-management-and-integration\" style=\"\">Feature #4: Task management and integration<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#21-feature-5-pricing-and-accessibility\" style=\"\">Feature #5: Pricing and accessibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#22-notebooklm-vs-onenote-on-reddit\" style=\"\">NotebookLM vs. OneNote on Reddit<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#23-meet-clickup%E2%80%94the-best-alternative-to-notebooklm-vs-onenote\" style=\"\">Meet ClickUp\u2014The Best Alternative to NotebookLM vs. OneNote<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#24-clickups-one-up-1-clickup-notepad\" style=\"\">ClickUp&#8217;s One Up #1: ClickUp Notepad<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#25-clickup%E2%80%99s-one-up-2-clickup-docs\" style=\"\">ClickUp\u2019s One Up #2: ClickUp Docs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#26-clickup%E2%80%99s-one-up-3-clickup-brain\" style=\"\">ClickUp\u2019s One Up #3: ClickUp Brain<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#27-clickup%E2%80%99s-one-up-4-clickup-ai-notetaker\" style=\"\">ClickUp\u2019s One Up #4: ClickUp AI Notetaker<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#28-clickup%E2%80%99s-one-up-5-connected-search\" style=\"\">ClickUp\u2019s One Up #5: Connected Search<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notebook-lm-vs-onenote\/#29-from-notes-to-next-steps-clickup-connects-it-all\" style=\"\">From Notes to Next Steps: ClickUp Connects It All<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-notebooklm-vs-onenote-at-a-glance\">NotebookLM vs. OneNote at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NotebookLM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OneNote<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Core functionality<\/strong><\/td><td>AI-powered research assistant: analyzes and summarizes uploaded documents<\/td><td>Digital notebook: organizes notes, ideas, and multimedia content<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AI integration<\/strong><\/td><td>Gemini 1.5 Pro generates summaries, explanations, and answers from uploaded content; AI-powered chat for insights; Audio Overview for AI-driven discussions of content<\/td><td>Math Assistant for solving and explaining equations; Ink to Text for converting handwriting into digitized text<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Content sources<\/strong><\/td><td>Supports PDFs, Google Docs, websites, Google Slides, YouTube videos, and MP3 audio clips<\/td><td>Supports typed and handwritten notes, images, audio recordings, embedded files (PowerPoints, PDFs), and web clippings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Organization<\/strong><\/td><td>Organizes sources into notebooks for specific projects or topics<\/td><td>Organizes notes into sections and pages within notebooks. Templates available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Collaboration<\/strong><\/td><td>Integrates with Google Workspace; exports insights to Google Docs<\/td><td>Integrates with Outlook for task management, sharing, and collaboration features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Note-taking style<\/strong><\/td><td>Primarily focused on analyzing existing content and generating new content based on it<\/td><td>Supports both typed and handwritten notes, allowing for more free-form note-taking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Multimedia support<\/strong><\/td><td>Strong multimedia support, especially with AI-generated audio overviews<\/td><td>Robust multimedia support, including audio recording, embedded files, and web clipping<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Math capabilities<\/strong><\/td><td>No dedicated math features, but AI can likely analyze mathematical content within uploaded documents<\/td><td>Math Assistant provides equation-solving, graphing, and step-by-step instructions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Handwriting support<\/strong><\/td><td>AI can process handwritten notes<\/td><td>Ink to Text feature converts handwriting to typed text<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Task management<\/strong><\/td><td>Integrates with Google Workspace<\/td><td>Integrates with Outlook for creating and managing tasks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-what-is-notebooklm\">What Is NotebookLM?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-561-1400x746.png\" alt=\"NotebookLM?\" class=\"wp-image-435792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-561-1400x746.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-561-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-561-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-561-1536x818.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-561-700x373.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-561.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/notebooklm.google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NotebookLM<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>NotebookLM is a Google Gemini AI-powered app designed as a personal AI research assistant. It helps users interact with their documents by generating summaries, explanations, and answers based on uploaded content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app lets you gather all your essential info in one place, creating a central \u2018notebook\u2019 where you can pull data from sources like Google Drive docs, articles from any URL, YouTube videos, PDFs, and even MP3 audio clips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-notebook-lm\/\">Add your research to NotebookLM<\/a>\u2014class notes, research papers, instructional videos from YouTube, and recorded audio from past lectures\u2014and it will create a Harvard-grade class for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The best part?<\/em> AI doesn\u2019t take the driver\u2019s seat! You do.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-7c0f3790-7e95-4212-bca1-d1cae2176564\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udc40 Did You Know?<\/strong> NotebookLM was initially launched in 2023 as \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/technology\/ai\/notebooklm-google-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Project Tailwind<\/a>\u2019 by Google as an experiment and was described as a \u2018virtual research assistant.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-985f3c98-bb3b-472f-a013-d40de159b8be\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcd6 Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/document-management-software\/\">Best Document Management Software to Get Organized<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-notebooklm-features\">NotebookLM features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NotebookLM comprises tools that make understanding, analyzing, and creating content effortless. From the ease of uploading sources to the speed of generating customized outputs, here\u2019s how it stands out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-feature-1-personalized-knowledge-base\">Feature #1: Personalized knowledge base<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-562.png\" alt=\"Personalized knowledge base: NotebookLM vs. OneNote\" class=\"wp-image-435797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-562.png 853w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-562-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-562-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-562-700x382.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/notebooklm.google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NotebookLM<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>NotebookLM is powered by Google\u2019s language model, Gemini 1.5 Pro, which can handle an impressive two million tokens of context. This <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/large-language-models\/\">large language model<\/a> can sift through hundreds of pages of text to generate new content, such as briefing docs, timelines, and study guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes NotebookLM great is its approach to AI-generated content: it pulls information exclusively from the material you upload, making it as reliable and grounded as possible. The AI can even process handwritten notes, making it versatile enough for just about any source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upload data from a variety of sources, including a Google Doc, YouTube video, PDF, links, and more. These sources are organized into notebooks, so everything you need for a specific project or topic stays in one place, making it an ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/knowledge-management-system\/\">knowledge management system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-1b7d09fe-505d-4cad-b1c4-6a498fa877d1\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1Pro Tip: <\/strong>When you want to write notes during your meetings, you can use Google\u2019s AI feature, <em>\u2018Take Notes for Me.\u2019<\/em> It will automatically capture meeting notes in Google Docs and save them to the Google Drive of the meeting owner shared with all meeting attendees. You can upload this to NotebookLM and get immediate insights.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-feature-2-chat-your-way-to-deeper-insights\">Feature #2: Chat your way to deeper insights<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-571.png\" alt=\"Chat your way to deeper insights in NotebookLM\" class=\"wp-image-435822\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-571.png 861w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-571-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-571-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-571-700x390.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/notebooklm.google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NotebookLM<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can <em>talk<\/em> to Google NotebookLM. If you have questions about your uploaded material, it will research your sources to give you tailored answers. The AI connects directly to your content, so you don\u2019t get generic responses\u2014it\u2019s always grounded in the base you\u2019ve provided.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-d69edfb4-5c8a-4717-8833-7199dc4109bb\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Example:<\/strong> Upload a journal article on climate change and ask, <em>\u2018What are the most urgent challenges highlighted in this piece?\u2019<\/em> NotebookLM finds the answers, and with one click, you\u2019re back at the source passage.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can even tell it to focus on specific sources, making its responses more precise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides a bulletin-board-style interface, allowing you to pin AI-generated content and your notes. This makes it super easy to keep everything organized and at your fingertips rather than endlessly scrolling through a chat interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-feature-3-transform-content-into-usable-formats\">Feature #3: Transform content into usable formats<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-563.png\" alt=\"Transform content into usable formats: NotebookLM vs. OneNote\" class=\"wp-image-435803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-563.png 740w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-563-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-563-700x361.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/notebooklm.google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NotebookLM<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you ever stared at a pile of notes and wondered how to make sense of it all? NotebookLM has your back. The Audio Overview feature in NotebookLM is like having your own podcast where your notes and sources come to life through a dynamic conversation between two AI hosts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just a dry, text-to-speech narration\u2014these AI voices are engaging and emulate a real human discussion. The AI doesn\u2019t just read facts; it adds emotion\u2014surprise, curiosity, even frustration\u2014as the hosts debate and discuss complex topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the conversation unfolds, you\u2019ll notice the AI voices are responding to each other, offering affirmations, questioning points, and even laughing awkwardly when needed.&nbsp;These little moments, like the <em>\u201cmm-hmm\u2019s\u201d<\/em> and <em>\u201coh, yes\u2019s,\u201d<\/em> make it feel like a genuine conversation, not a robotic recitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-feature-4-integrate-seamlessly-into-your-workflow\">Feature #4: Integrate Seamlessly Into Your Workflow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NotebookLM is built to work <em>with you<\/em>. It integrates with other tools you already use, like Google Docs, so you can move seamlessly between planning and executing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Export insights or drafts directly to edit, share, or finalize your work. Assume you\u2019ve just wrapped up brainstorming for a marketing campaign. NotebookLM organizes the notes and creates an actionable draft you can share with your team immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-435bd3f4-8bd3-4066-a17f-9c43767495e9\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\">\ud83e\udde0 <strong>Fun Fact<\/strong>: The &#8220;LM&#8221; in NotebookLM stands for <strong>&#8220;Language Model<\/strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">,&#8221; a nod to its AI-powered foundation. But given its research focus, it could just as easily stand for &#8220;<\/span>Learning Machine.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-notebooklm-pricing\">NotebookLM pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NotebookLM: <\/strong>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NotebookLM Plus:<\/strong> Free with a Google Workspace subscription<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NotebookLM Plus for enterprise: <\/strong>Available via Google Cloud (If given access by Cloud administrator)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-35024900-6a66-48de-bbf4-de6bd101729b\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcd6 Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/research-management-software\/\">Best Research Management Software<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-what-is-onenote\">What Is OneNote?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1159\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-568.png\" alt=\"Onenote\" class=\"wp-image-435819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-568.png 1159w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-568-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-568-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-568-700x362.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1159px) 100vw, 1159px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onenote.com\/?public=1&amp;wdorigin=ondcauth2&amp;wdorigin=ondc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OneNote<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ever wish your trusty old notebook could do <em>more<\/em>\u2014like magically organize itself, fit endless pages, and handle everything from doodles to detailed plans?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet Microsoft OneNote, your digital notebook on steroids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it as a physical notebook\u2019s cooler, tech-savvy sibling. It\u2019s built to collect your genius ideas, organize them into neat sections and pages, and share them effortlessly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re brainstorming a million-dollar idea, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-checklist-in-onenote\/\">creating a detailed checklist<\/a>, or plotting your next big adventure, OneNote\u2019s got the space and the smarts to handle it all\u2014no pen required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-onenote-features\">OneNote features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OneNote will help you improve your note-taking strategies with these features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-feature-1-inking-tools-for-the-creative-and-organized\">Feature #1: Inking tools for the creative and organized<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-569.png\" alt=\"Inking tools for the creative and organized\" class=\"wp-image-435820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-569.png 998w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-569-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-569-768x499.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-569-700x455.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onenote.com\/?public=1&amp;wdorigin=ondcauth2&amp;wdorigin=ondc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OneNote<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When on the move, you need note-taking software that works well anywhere and everywhere. At times, you\u2019re in the mood for typing; at others, you must get back to the basics and rely on handwritten notes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OneNote can do both really well. Got a touchscreen or stylus? You\u2019re in for a treat. Even with a mouse, the tools shine\u2014helping you turn your digital notes into a vibrant canvas of new ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, with the Ink to Text feature, you can convert handwritten notes into clear, searchable text.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond basic notes\u2014illustrate your thoughts, annotate images, or color-code the data for better understanding. With various colors and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-writing-tools\/\">writing tools<\/a>, it\u2019s your chance to make note-taking fun (while keeping it functional).<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-cb8453ea-8d9d-47ef-b1a3-576883a8c855\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives\/\">Best OneNote Alternatives &amp; Competitors (Free &amp; Paid)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-feature-2-personalized-math-assistant\">Feature #2: Personalized math assistant<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1232\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-570.png\" alt=\"Personalized math assistant in OneNote\" class=\"wp-image-435821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-570.png 1232w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-570-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-570-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-570-700x426.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onenote.com\/?public=1&amp;wdorigin=ondcauth2&amp;wdorigin=ondc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OneNote<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be in school to need help with math. You may be figuring out the margins on a sales deal or making sense of return on ad spend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OneNote will be your savior for complex calculations you can\u2019t perform mentally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its Math Assistant isn\u2019t just a calculator; it\u2019s a full-on math tutor. Write an equation, and this feature will solve it, graph it, and even provide step-by-step instructions to help you understand the results in depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-feature-3-think-beyond-text\">Feature #3: Think beyond text<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1159\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-572.png\" alt=\"Think beyond text with OneNote\" class=\"wp-image-435823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-572.png 1159w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-572-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-572-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-572-700x362.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1159px) 100vw, 1159px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onenote.com\/?public=1&amp;wdorigin=ondcauth2&amp;wdorigin=ondc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OneNote<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>OneNote doesn\u2019t just host typed or handwritten notes\u2014it\u2019s a multi-format workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why stop at a text file when you can embed PowerPoints, PDFs, and even images? Annotate directly on these files without altering the original document file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research without the chaos of 75 open tabs! The OneNote Web Clipper lets you save text, images, or entire web pages directly into your notebook, keeping everything you need in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need to record a meeting or brainstorm aloud? OneNote\u2019s audio tool captures your thoughts in real time, making revisiting them easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-feature-4-template-it-all\">Feature #4: Template it all<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"132\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-573.png\" alt=\"Template it all with OneNote\" class=\"wp-image-435824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-573.png 345w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-573-300x115.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/apply-a-onenote-template-to-a-page-a9cd4b81-c60e-45ac-a2d2-b7e189ad9168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Microsoft Support<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Not everyone loves starting from a blank page, and OneNote understands that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OneNote for Microsoft 365 includes a variety of built-in templates designed for academic, business, and personal use. Whether you\u2019re creating meeting notes, planning a project, or just keeping track of your thoughts, these templates provide a structured format to accelerate your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-templates\/\">OneNote templates<\/a> also save you time and effort while giving your notes a polished, professional look. They&#8217;re fully customizable, so you can adjust them to fit your needs and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-532a1f9d-6d29-4d0d-9595-ebade9e57de3\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1Pro Tip: <\/strong>OneNote templates can be applied only to new pages that don\u2019t already contain any notes. If you want to use a template for a page that already includes notes, create a new page from the template you want and then copy your existing notes into it.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-feature-5-integrate-your-notes-with-outlook\">Feature #5: Integrate your notes with Outlook<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1159\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-574.png\" alt=\"Integrate your notes with Outlook: NotebookLM vs. OneNote\" class=\"wp-image-435825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-574.png 1159w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-574-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-574-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-574-700x362.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1159px) 100vw, 1159px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onenote.com\/?public=1&amp;wdorigin=ondcauth2&amp;wdorigin=ondc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OneNote<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>OneNote and Outlook form a seamless partnership designed to streamline task management, enhance productivity, and keep you on top of deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining OneNote\u2019s note-taking capabilities with Outlook\u2019s robust task and calendar features, you can effectively bridge the gap between <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/brainstorming-techniques\/\">brainstorming techniques<\/a> and execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating Outlook tasks in OneNote is quick and seamless. Highlight text in your notes, click the Outlook Tasks button, and assign a due date\u2014today, tomorrow, or a custom timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tasks sync instantly between OneNote, Outlook, and Microsoft To Do, ensuring updates in one tool reflect across all platforms. This two-way integration keeps your productivity tools in harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-5f03e089-b510-4fb8-ac56-7a2f1f849db8\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1Pro Tip:<\/strong> Add reminders to your to-do list to ensure nothing slips through the cracks\u2014whether it\u2019s submitting a report, following up with a client, or preparing for an exam.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-onenote-pricing\">OneNote pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-notebooklm-vs-onenote-features-compared\">NotebookLM vs. OneNote: Features Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NotebookLM and OneNote both excel in their domains, but their features cater to different needs. Let\u2019s  look at them in detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-feature-1-ai-powered-analysis-and-summarization\">Feature #1: AI-powered analysis and summarization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NotebookLM&#8217;s<\/strong> core strength lies in its sophisticated AI, powered by Gemini 1.5 Pro. It analyzes and summarizes uploaded documents, generates insights, and answers questions based on the provided content.&nbsp;This allows users to quickly grasp the essence of large volumes of information, identify key themes, and draw connections between different sources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While capable of organizing information,<strong> OneNote <\/strong>lacks this advanced AI-driven analysis. It relies on the user to synthesize and extract meaning from their notes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #00d084; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-5af6ca0c-17cd-4ee7-b8bc-674a05783efa\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner:<\/strong> NotebookLM wins since it excels at understanding and summarizing documents, a feature OneNote lacks.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-feature-2-note-organization-and-multimedia-support\">Feature #2: Note organization and multimedia support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NotebookLM<\/strong>, while capable of organizing sources into notebooks, focuses more on analyzing existing content rather than creating free-form notes. While it supports various formats, its strength isn&#8217;t in the breadth of multimedia integration but in the AI&#8217;s interaction with those formats.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OneNote<\/strong> shines in its versatile organization system, allowing users to structure notes into notebooks, sections, and pages. Its robust multimedia support allows for the seamless integration of various content types, including typed and handwritten notes, images, audio recordings, embedded files (like PowerPoints and PDFs), and web clippings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #00d084; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-5494199b-ab06-4b65-8250-07dfbaed6b90\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner:<\/strong> OneNote wins due to its superior organization system and broader multimedia support for diverse content types.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-feature-3-handwriting-and-inking-capabilities\">Feature #3: Handwriting and inking capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>NotebookLM <\/strong>can process handwritten notes, its focus is not on providing a comprehensive inking experience. OneNote&#8217;s dedicated inking tools and handwriting recognition make it the clear leader in this category.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OneNote&#8217;s <\/strong>inking tools are a standout feature, providing a rich canvas for handwritten notes, sketches, and annotations. The Ink to Text feature further enhances this by converting handwriting into searchable typed text. This is particularly valuable for users who prefer the tactile writing experience or need to capture visual ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #00d084; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-da34e9b7-1fc6-4119-90c2-9243d4ab22dc\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner:<\/strong> OneNote wins because of its dedicated inking tools and handwriting-to-text conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-feature-4-task-management-and-integration\">Feature #4: Task management and integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>NotebookLM <\/strong>integrates with Google Workspace, its task management capabilities are not as directly tied to a dedicated task management application. This makes OneNote a more effective tool for users who rely heavily on task management within their note-taking workflow.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OneNote <\/strong>integrates seamlessly with Outlook, enabling users to create and manage tasks directly from their notes. This tight integration streamlines workflow and connects note-taking with action items.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #00d084; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-70ac5e2b-9b6a-4435-846a-4e437625a3b7\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner:<\/strong> OneNote wins due to its seamless integration with Outlook for task creation and management.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-a50b6b78-acc1-41fe-89b0-576faae255cb\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcee ClickUp Insight:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/team-communication-survey\/\">92% of workers<\/a> use inconsistent methods to track action items, which results in missed decisions and delayed execution. Whether sending follow-up notes or using spreadsheets, the process is often scattered and inefficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/tasks\">ClickUp\u2019s Task Management Solution<\/a> ensures seamless conversion of conversations into tasks\u2014so your team can act fast and stay aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/signup\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Try ClickUp for Free<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-feature-5-pricing-and-accessibility\">Feature #5: Pricing and accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NotebookLM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OneNote<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Base Plan<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium Plan<\/td><td>NotebookLM Plus<\/td><td>Microsoft 365 Subscription<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium Cost<\/td><td>Not yet fully disclosed for the consumer version<\/td><td>Varies (typically part of Microsoft 365 subscription)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enterprise Options<\/td><td>Available through Google Workspace and Google Cloud<\/td><td>Available through Microsoft 365 Enterprise plans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Usage Limits (Free)<\/td><td>Up to 100 notebooks, 50 sources per notebook, 50 daily chat queries<\/td><td>Typically limited by storage in OneDrive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium Usage Limits<\/td><td>Up to 500 notebooks, 300 sources per notebook, 500 daily chat queries<\/td><td>Increased storage and collaboration features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability of Premium<\/td><td>Will be included in Google One AI Premium in early 2025<\/td><td>Included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OneNote<\/strong> offers a free version with limited features, making it accessible to many users. Paid versions, bundled with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, unlock additional functionalities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NotebookLM<\/strong>, on the other hand, is currently tied to paid Google Workspace\/Cloud subscriptions, making it less accessible to individual users or those on a budget.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #00d084; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-72b2ed73-7ae0-4bd0-b6cd-9e4bc5c64288\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner:<\/strong> OneNote, due to the availability of a free version<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-54683c72-612d-47e7-909f-1a4386a0459c\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcd6 Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-onenote-effectively\/\">How to Use Microsoft OneNote Effectively<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-notebooklm-vs-onenote-on-reddit\">NotebookLM vs. OneNote on Reddit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both NotebookLM and OneNote have their pros and cons, and user preference varies widely. We went to Reddit to see what people think about NotebookLM vs. OneNote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NotebookLM&#8217;s AI features, while promising, have inconsistent performance, with some users finding them incredibly helpful while others are left disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>Found out about NotebookLM a little before my first law school midterms. Safe to say it was a major difference-maker in outlining and synthesizing notes.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/NoteTaking\/comments\/1dqew8m\/comment\/lvfvtq5\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Thoughtsinthewind1<\/a><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>The generative AI sounds cool in theory, but sucked in execution.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ObsidianMD\/comments\/1cftzty\/comment\/l1s8fio\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Khakikadet<\/a><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While a more established platform, OneNote also receives mixed reviews. Some appreciate its organizational features and integration with other Microsoft products, while others find it messy or experience syncing issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>Onenote isn&#8217;t going anywhere, I&#8217;ve not used it in a while but it&#8217;s had a redesign. I always had sync problems with mine as I&#8217;m sure alot of people do. It&#8217;s kinda messy for me the way the tabs and folders are but you get used to it.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/OneNote\/comments\/1cqq3nd\/comment\/l3t1lpb\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\">Centrez<\/a><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the \u2018best\u2019 tool depends on your needs and preferences, with both tools having their own fan base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-meet-clickup%E2%80%94the-best-alternative-to-notebooklm-vs-onenote\">Meet ClickUp\u2014The Best Alternative to NotebookLM vs. OneNote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-note-taking\/\">AI tools for note-taking<\/a> forget one simple fact: people have different productivity styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/teams\/project-management\">ClickUp<\/a><em>, the everything app for work,<\/em> packed with powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog?p=1964\">project management software<\/a> features. It combines your tasks, docs, chat, and knowledge into one AI-powered platform so you can be your most productive self\u2014without switching between a dozen productivity apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its user-friendly interface and intuitive AI note-taking beat NotebookLM and OneNote on several fronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why it\u2019s a better alternative to NotebookLM and OneNote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-clickups-one-up-1-clickup-notepad\">ClickUp&#8217;s One Up #1: ClickUp Notepad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The greatest ideas hit you at the oddest times\u2014while walking the dog or five minutes before a meeting. But juggling them across random apps, notebooks, or scraps of paper? Chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/notepad\">ClickUp Notepad<\/a>\u2014your one-stop shop for capturing and turning ideas into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-cu-image-with-overlay\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ClickUp-Notepad-feature-to-Capture-Ideas.gif\" alt=\"Capture interactive notes and convert them to tasks using ClickUp Notepad\" class=\"image skip-lazy cu-image-with-overlay__image\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/signup\" class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta cu-image-with-overlay__cta--#7c68ee\" data-segment-track-click=\"true\" data-segment-section-model-name=\"imageCTA\" data-segment-button-clicked=\"Jot Notes in ClickUp Notepad\" data-segment-props=\"{&quot;location&quot;:&quot;body&quot;,&quot;sectionModelName&quot;:&quot;imageCTA&quot;,&quot;buttonClicked&quot;:&quot;Jot Notes in ClickUp Notepad&quot;}\">Jot Notes in ClickUp Notepad<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Capture interactive notes and convert them to tasks using ClickUp Notepad<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Say you\u2019re brainstorming for a report. Open Notepad, jot down your thoughts and convert key ideas into tasks when inspiration strikes. Assign deadlines, track progress, and keep everything connected\u2014all without leaving Notepad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp Notepad keeps you organized, efficient, and in control\u2014no <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/online-sticky-notes\/\">online sticky notes<\/a> are required.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-81e51f0f-31a7-4d14-a4e2-bf5b6ce054a3\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Organize notes with tags like \u2018Ideas,\u2019 \u2018To-Do,\u2019 or \u2018Priority\u2019 when using <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-knowledge-management\/\">AI tools for knowledge management<\/a> to find what you need in seconds, not hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-clickup%E2%80%99s-one-up-2-clickup-docs\">ClickUp\u2019s One Up #2: ClickUp Docs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing research, notes, and tasks in one place<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\u2014sounds like a dream, right? Unlike other note-taking apps,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/docs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ClickUp Docs<\/a>&nbsp;turns<\/span> that dream into your new routine, seamlessly blending documents with your tasks and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-48.gif\" alt=\"ClickUp Docs: NotebookLM vs. OneNote\" class=\"wp-image-435827\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use ClickUp Docs to jot down notes collaboratively and turn them into full-fledged plans, repositories, and more<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re planning a product launch. Start by outlining the key phases in a document, such as creating marketing materials or drafting an email campaign. Then, with a few clicks, attach tasks to each phase to keep context and execution together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use nested pages, rich formatting, and embeds to structure your notes. You can also edit notes with your team, leave comments, and tag teammates for feedback. Finally, access notes from any device, with cloud sync ensuring nothing gets lost.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-86860a3e-21ee-4222-861e-15fd69fd131a\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcd6 Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/connected-ai\/\">How Connected AI Eliminates Silos to Save Time for Real Work<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-clickup%E2%80%99s-one-up-3-clickup-brain\">ClickUp\u2019s One Up #3: ClickUp Brain<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1078\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-576-1078x1400.png\" alt=\"ClickUp Brain: NotebookLM vs. OneNote\" class=\"wp-image-435829\" style=\"width:714px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-576-1078x1400.png 1078w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-576-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-576-768x997.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-576-1183x1536.png 1183w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-576-700x909.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-576.png 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1078px) 100vw, 1078px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Summarize key insights from your notes with ClickUp Brain<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/login?product=ai&amp;ai=true\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Create Your Own with ClickUp Brain<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to make your notes instantly searchable, connected, and actionable? Try <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/ai\">ClickUp Brain<\/a>\u2019s powerful AI capabilities. Simply ask ClickUp Brain what you need, and it will retrieve key insights from your notes in seconds. It understands your documents, tasks, and chats, summarizing relevant information and sharing smart suggestions on cue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-577-1400x841.png\" alt=\"ClickUp Brain\" class=\"wp-image-435830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-577-1400x841.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-577-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-577-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-577-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-577-700x420.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-577.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Find instant answers from your workspace notes, docs, and tasks with ClickUp Brain<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The AI will also create <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog?p=5665\">action items<\/a> directly from your notes and share proactive recommendations based on your notes and tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With ClickUp Brain, your notes don\u2019t just sit there\u2014they work for you, turning scattered information into structured, usable knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Ultimate Guide to Managing an AI Knowledge Base | How to Build Your Knowledge Base Using AI\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b8c6DlPEjqU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-08f7d451-2571-49b7-8ce6-b8c5f157c339\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: Where NotebookLM is an assistant and OneNote is a journal, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/brain\/max\">ClickUp Brain MAX<\/a> is the operating system for your work. Instead of juggling multiple tools for research, note-taking, analysis, and action, you run everything from one desktop AI companion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capture ideas on the fly, 4x faster than typing, with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/brain\/talk-to-text\">Talk to Text<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search across the web <em>and <\/em>your ClickUp workspace + connected apps from one interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap multiple AI models\u2014ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and others\u2014for reasoning, summarization, brainstorming, and writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Brain-MAX-Super-App.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-492200\" style=\"width:491px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Brain-MAX-Super-App.png 1080w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Brain-MAX-Super-App-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Brain-MAX-Super-App-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Brain-MAX-Super-App-700x875.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-clickup%E2%80%99s-one-up-4-clickup-ai-notetaker\">ClickUp\u2019s One Up #4: ClickUp AI Notetaker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/ai-notetaker\">ClickUp AI Notetaker<\/a> isn\u2019t just another AI note-taking tool\u2014it\u2019s your built-in meeting assistant that does the heavy lifting for you. Instead of scrambling to take notes or sifting through long recordings, you get clear, actionable insights in seconds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AI-Notetaker_mograph_hero_FG_V8_1.5peed.gif\" alt=\"ClickUp AI Notetaker\" class=\"wp-image-435840\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Voice-record, transcribe, and summarize your meetings with ClickUp AI Notetaker<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it makes your life easier:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Auto-joins permitted meetings &amp; transcribes conversations<\/strong> in real time with speaker labels so you never miss key points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summarizes discussions instantly<\/strong> so you the gist without re-listening to the whole thing or reading the entire transcript<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pulls out action items and marks assignees<\/strong> so you know exactly what needs to be done and by whom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Syncs with tasks &amp; docs in ClickUp<\/strong> and lets you turn insights into action in one click<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike NotebookLM or OneNote, where you have to share\/upload context manually, ClickUp AI Notetaker works where your team already does. So your notes aren\u2019t just stored; they\u2019re contextual and put to work instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-8d406a18-db36-4970-b49c-6da4a65bce33\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\">\ud83d\udc40 <strong>Did You Know?<\/strong> In 1945, Vannevar Bush imagined a device called <strong>&#8220;Memex&#8221; <\/strong>that could store and retrieve knowledge instantly\u2014an early vision of AI-powered note-taking.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-clickup%E2%80%99s-one-up-5-connected-search\">ClickUp\u2019s One Up #5: Connected Search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/universalsearch\">ClickUp Connected Search<\/a>, you can quickly find any note, document, task, or project across your entire digital workspace (ClickUp and your integrated apps)\u2014surpassing the organizational power of OneNote. It ensures that everything you need is just seconds away, saving you valuable time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-578.png\" alt=\"Connected Search: NotebookLM vs. OneNote\" class=\"wp-image-435832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-578.png 936w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-578-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-578-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-578-700x467.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Locate notes and relevant information with ease using ClickUp\u2019s Connected Search<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Plus, ClickUp offers a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/note-taking-templates\/\">pre-designed note-taking templates<\/a> tailored for project management and multitasking. They help you capture meeting notes, agendas, project outlines, and more\u2014streamlining your workflow and cutting down on preparation time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you jot down daily tasks with the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/daily-notes-t-900200039636\">ClickUp Daily Notes Template<\/a> or capture brainstorming gold with the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/project-note-kkmvq-6140344\">ClickUp Project Note Template<\/a>, ClickUp keeps your notes structured and accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its third-party integrations across AI tools and 1000+ apps via <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\">ClickUp Integrations<\/a>, you never have to worry about siloed information or workflows again.&nbsp; Whether brainstorming or executing, stay within the ClickUp ecosystem without a hitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>\u201cI used to live by my written notes, but after two days of evaluating ClickUp, I knew it was the solution for me.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/color-coded-notes\/\">Alaina Maracotta<\/a><\/cite><span>,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"cu-author-quote__author-position\">Event Marketing at Vida Health<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-from-notes-to-next-steps-clickup-connects-it-all\">From Notes to Next Steps: ClickUp Connects It All<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Microsoft OneNote excels at capturing meeting notes and organizing information, it falls short in offering the project management features, real-time collaboration, and productivity tools many users need. At the same time, NotebookLM may boast powerful AI features from the Google ecosystem, but it\u2019s far from being an all-in-one workspace that connects your knowledge and tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But ClickUp brings it all together. With its advanced note-taking capabilities integrated into a comprehensive AI-backed project management platform, ClickUp not only helps you organize ideas but also manage tasks, collaborate seamlessly, and track progress\u2014all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/signup\">Make the switch to ClickUp<\/a> and experience a unified workspace where your own knowledge, notes, tasks, and projects come together for peak productivity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where do you note down your 3 a.m. ideas? The brainstorming frenzy with your team? How do you un-scramble your thoughts into a cohesive strategy? 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