Microsoft OneNote vs Reflect Pricing (2026)
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Microsoft OneNote vs Reflect

Note-Taking Apps pricing comparison · 2026

Microsoft OneNote has a free plan, then $9.99–$19.99/user/mo, while Reflect has a free plan, then $9.99/mo. Reflect is typically 33% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote is free with a Microsoft account, offering unlimited notebooks, handwrit
verified 20d ago
$809 $2.0K
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Reflect
As of October 11, 2026, Reflect is free on Mac: Reflect Open, its open-source (MIT) rewrit
verified 20d ago
$809 $2.0K
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Recorded annual contract medians
Microsoft median is $1.2K less than Reflect · different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest $809
Spread 60%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Microsoft 365 Family
$3.9K/yr
year 1 license · $13/seat
Reflect Pro (iPhone & iPad)
$120/yr
year 1 license · flat plan price
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$809/yr
Vendr · n=59
Median annual
$2.0K/yr
Vendr · n=255
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 10 sourced facts
5 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 6 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 2w ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
4 documented
  • Microsoft 365 Subscription Required for Full Features
    $9.99-$19.99/month
    1 source
  • OneDrive Ecosystem Lock-In
    5-15% of license costs
    1 source
  • Data Migration Costs When Leaving
    5-15% of license costs
    1 source
  • Support Quality — Time Cost
    5-10% of license costs
    2 sources
3 documented
  • Paid Subscription Required on iPhone & iPad
    1 source
  • Monthly Billing Surcharge
    21%
    1 source
  • AI Usage Billed by Your Provider
    Varies with AI usage
    1 source
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Microsoft
Reflect
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
—
Users can cancel their subscription renewal via account settings or by contacting the company; no refund for the current period, but access is retained until the period ends.
Commitment
Until the anniversary date for annual subscriptions
✓ One month (monthly) or one year (annual) for Reflect Pro on iPhone/iPad, billed through the App Store; the Mac app has no subscription.
Price escalation
—
—
Can downgrade
—
—
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8out of 5 (950)
Trustpilot
1.3out of 5 (20)
Best for
Getting started at no cost
Watch out
Notes frequently lost during sync — entire days of work can disappear without warning
G2
4.7out of 5 (42)
Best for
Mac users who want free, local-first networked notes
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Note-Taking Apps

Microsoft OneNote

Free plan; paid $9.99–$19.99
/user/mo
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
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Note-Taking Apps

Reflect

Free plan; paid $9.99
/mo
3 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Microsoft OneNote and Reflect both operate in the note-taking apps category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Microsoft OneNote Reflect
Free Free /user/month Free /month
Microsoft 365 Personal $9.99 /user/month Free /month
Microsoft 365 Family $12.99 /user/month $9.99 /month
Microsoft 365 Premium $19.99 /user/month —

Market Intelligence

Microsoft OneNote

Median annual cost
$809
Based on
59 deals

Reflect

Median annual cost
$2,000
Based on
255 deals

What Users Say

Microsoft OneNote

Trustpilot
1.3out of 5 (20)
TrustRadius
8out of 10 (950)
Top complaints
  • Notes frequently lost during sync — entire days of work can disappear without warning
  • App is extremely laggy and unresponsive, especially with pen/drawing tools
  • Sync does not work reliably between phone and laptop

Reflect

G2
4.7out of 5 (42)

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Microsoft OneNote 4 hidden costs

medium
Microsoft 365 Subscription Required for Full Features $9.99-$19.99/month
medium
OneDrive Ecosystem Lock-In 5-15% of license costs
medium
Data Migration Costs When Leaving 5-15% of license costs
low
Support Quality — Time Cost 5-10% of license costs
See all Microsoft OneNote hidden costs →

Reflect 3 hidden costs

high
Paid Subscription Required on iPhone & iPad
medium
Monthly Billing Surcharge 21%
high
AI Usage Billed by Your Provider Varies with AI usage
See all Reflect hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Microsoft OneNote Reflect
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation — Users can cancel their subscription renewal via account settings or by contacting the company; no refund for the current period, but access is retained until the period ends.
Minimum commitment Until the anniversary date for annual subscriptions One month (monthly) or one year (annual) for Reflect Pro on iPhone/iPad, billed through the App Store; the Mac app has no subscription.

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