Migrate from OneNote to Zoho Notebook
The smarter, faster, clutter-free alternative to OneNote. Move everything in minutes and experience seamless note-taking with Zoho Notebook.
Why Zoho Notebook is the Best OneNote Alternative
Visually Organized. Instantly Productive.
Say goodbye to OneNote's layered complexity. With Notebook's card-based interface, your notes are easy to capture, read, and manage.
Organization That Makes Sense.
Sort with Notebooks, tag freely, group notes, and search smarter. Migrate OneNote's tags and structure with ease.
AI That Works for You.
Turn audio into structured notes with AI Transcription, visualize your ideas using AI Mind Maps, and refine your writing with Zia's smart assistance.
Privacy-First by Design.
Unlike OneNote, Zoho Notebook doesn't mine your data. You're always in control of your content.
Cross-Device Access. Offline Too.
Access your notes on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Web—even when offline.
Flexible Plans. Zero Ads.
Use Zoho Notebook for free or upgrade for pro AI features—no clutter, no tracking, no compromises.
Why Zoho Notebook is the Best OneNote Alternative
Login to Zoho
Log in to Zoho Notebook with your Zoho account.
Access Migration
Navigate to Settings → Migrate from OneNote.
Authorize Access
Authorize access using your Microsoft account.
Select & Import
Select notebooks to import and click Start Migration.
Confirmation
Check your email for confirmation—your content will appear beautifully preserved.
Note: Your original OneNote content remains untouched. You can migrate multiple times as needed.
What Gets Migrated?
Fully Supported
Important Note
OneNote vs Zoho Notebook
| Category | Feature | Microsoft OneNote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Features | Price | /month (Pro) Free tier available | Free (standalone) or included with Microsoft 365 ($6.99/month) |
| Storage | 100GB (Pro); 2GB on free plan | 1TB with Microsoft 365; 5GB on free plan | |
| File upload | Up to 1GB per file | Up to 250MB per file | |
| Share and Collaborate | Share notes, notebooks, and publish notes | ||
| Real-time collaboration | Collaborative sharing, no real-time editing | (real-time co-authoring) | |
| Notable Features | Recurring reminders | ||
| Forward emails to create notes | |||
| Note templates | |||
| Scan business cards and documents | (paid plans) | ||
| Search for text in images, handwriting, docs, PDFs | |||
| Web Clipper | |||
| Notebook Exclusive | Video Cards | ||
| Smart Cards | |||
| Whiteboards | |||
| Noteboards | (Kanban-style boards) | ||
| Audio/Video call with collaborators | |||
| AI | AI plan | Notebook AI | Microsoft 365 Copilot |
| Pricing (Monthly) | /user/month | $20/user/month (Copilot Pro) | |
| AI Transcription | |||
| AI Mind Maps | |||
| AI Meeting Notes | |||
| AI Summarization | |||
| AI Tag Suggestions | |||
| Voice Commands | |||
| Plagiarism Checker | |||
| Support | Email & chat |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Currently, you can only select entire notebooks for migration.
Yes. Zoho Notebook supports handwriting and sketch input using the Sketch Card on mobile and tablet devices.
Basic formatting like bold text, bullet points, and inline images are preserved. However, OneNote tags are not migrated - you can recreate your organization using Notebook's powerful tagging system.
Yes. A confirmation email is sent once your OneNote data is successfully migrated.
No. Your data remains safe in OneNote after migration.
Yes, you can migrate from multiple OneNote accounts. You can also re-migrate the same account multiple times if needed.
No. Migration is a one-time import, not a two-way sync.
Check your confirmation email or contact support@zohonotebook.com.