Logseq vs Microsoft OneNote
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Logseq is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.1. Logseq wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Microsoft OneNote on 2.
Students, researchers and writers who like outlines and linked daily notes
Students and tablet users who take handwritten or mixed-media notes
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Logseq | Microsoft OneNote |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity & Notes | Productivity & Notes |
| Category rank | #10 of 17 | #16 of 17 |
| Developer | Logseq, Inc. | Microsoft |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux | ✓ | — |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Logseq better than Microsoft OneNote?
Logseq is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.1. Logseq wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Microsoft OneNote on 2.
Which is cheaper, Logseq or Microsoft OneNote?
Logseq: Free and open source; optional Open Collective backing starts at $5 a month. Microsoft OneNote: Free; Microsoft 365 adds Copilot features and more OneDrive storage. On value for money, Logseq scores higher.
Do Logseq and Microsoft OneNote work on the same devices?
Only Logseq runs on Linux.
Which is more private, Logseq or Microsoft OneNote?
Logseq scores higher on privacy (9.6/10). App Store label: no tracking, and only crash and performance data, not linked to you. Your notes live on your device, and the beta sync is end-to-end encrypted with a password you set.
Strengths and weaknesses
Logseq
- Free and open source
- Your notes stay on your own device
- Linking, searches and plugins for building a big knowledge base
- The new database version is still in beta
- iPhone App Store version last updated in April 2024
- Android app isn't on Google Play
Logseq is a free, open-source outliner for people who think in bullet points. Each day starts with a journal page, and linking ideas with double brackets slowly builds a web of connected notes. Add tasks, saved searches, flashcards and notes on PDFs, and keep it all on your own device. A big change is underway, though: the new database version is still in beta, and the iPhone App Store app dates from 2024.
Full Logseq review
Microsoft OneNote
- Free on every big platform except Linux
- Great for handwriting and stylus pens
- Fits right in with Microsoft 365 and Teams
- Sync can be slow and sometimes clashes
- Looks and note structure feel dated
Microsoft OneNote works like a digital binder. Inside are notebooks, sections and pages. You can type, draw, paste and write by hand anywhere on a page. Pen support is excellent, and it can search text inside images. It's free on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and the web. Copilot features come with Microsoft 365. The downsides: it feels dated, sync sometimes clashes, and free-form pages get messy.
Full Microsoft OneNote review
