Taking digital notes can be a great productivity move, so make sure you have the right tool for you.

Microsoft OneNote, Evernote, and Google Keep are three of the most popular note-taking applications on the market. But you may be wondering how anyone decides which one is right for them, so before investing time and energy in adopting a new note-taking tool, here is an overview.

This chart gives you a bird’s-eye view of more than 40 features many professionals, students, families or individuals look for in great note-taking apps.  

When considering prices, keep in mind that some of the additional features listed as apps in this table (near the center of the first column or list of features) may require purchase of a premium version or membership, or the purchase of a third-party app which then works in conjunction with OneNote, Evernote, or Keep. That said, most of the associated apps mentioned here are free.

As you continue to consider your best option, keep in mind that all three of these apps offer a free version. Some users benefit from simply downloading the app and giving it a spin.

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