Microsoft OneNote discounts and coupons
2 offers stated by Microsoft OneNote itself (annual discount and education). Microsoft OneNote has a free plan, and paid plans start at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
About coupon codes
We found no public coupon or promo code on Microsoft OneNote’s own pages, so this page lists none. Everything below is a price or offer Microsoft OneNote states itself, with a link to where it says so. Codes found only on coupon sites could not be checked, and we don’t pass them on.
Microsoft OneNote discounts it states itself
- Annual discountAbout 17% lower cost with yearly billing
Microsoft 365 Personal is $99.99 per year against $9.99 per month ($119.88 over twelve months). Family and Premium show the same gap between yearly and monthly prices.
Stated on microsoft.com - EducationFree Office 365 Education for students and educators
Microsoft's education site says students and educators with a valid school email address are eligible for Office 365 Education, which includes OneNote, at no cost.
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Try Microsoft OneNote before you pay
- Free plan
- OneNote is free to download and use on every supported platform. A free Microsoft account includes 5 GB of cloud storage, shared with OneDrive files and Outlook.com attachments.
- Free trial
- 1-month free trial of Microsoft 365. A credit card is required, and it converts to a paid subscription unless canceled.
What Microsoft OneNote costs without a discount
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| OneNote | $0 | The standalone app on Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android and the web, used with a free Microsoft account and its 5 GB of cloud storage. |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99per month, or $99.99 per year | For 1 person: 1 TB of cloud storage and the OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook desktop apps with Copilot, on up to 5 devices at once. |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99per month, or $129.99 per year | For 1 to 6 people, with 1 TB of storage per person (up to 6 TB). AI features are for the subscription owner only. |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | $19.99per month, or $199.99 per year | Everything in Family, plus extensive Copilot chat usage, agentic AI features for research and analytics, and more AI image creation. |
Cheaper alternatives to Microsoft OneNote
- Apple NotesCompare
Free
- GoodnotesCompare
$11.99 per year (Essential) · has a free plan
- Google KeepCompare
$7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter) · has a free plan
- EvernoteCompare
$99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly · has a free plan
Tools we list as alternatives to Microsoft OneNote that start cheaper or have a free plan, going by each one’s own prices.
Microsoft OneNote discount questions
Is there a Microsoft OneNote coupon or promo code?
We found no public coupon or promo code on Microsoft OneNote's own pages, as read on Oct 5, 2026, so none is listed here. What Microsoft OneNote does state: about 17% lower cost with yearly billing and free office 365 education for students and educators. Codes that only coupon sites carry could not be checked against microsoft.com.
How can I get Microsoft OneNote cheaper?
About 17% lower cost with yearly billing. Microsoft 365 Personal is $99.99 per year against $9.99 per month ($119.88 over twelve months). Family and Premium show the same gap between yearly and monthly prices. This page lists 1 more way it states.
Is Microsoft OneNote cheaper if I pay yearly?
About 17% lower cost with yearly billing. Microsoft 365 Personal is $99.99 per year against $9.99 per month ($119.88 over twelve months). Family and Premium show the same gap between yearly and monthly prices.
Does Microsoft OneNote have a student discount?
Free Office 365 Education for students and educators. Microsoft's education site says students and educators with a valid school email address are eligible for Office 365 Education, which includes OneNote, at no cost.
Does Microsoft OneNote have a free trial?
Yes. 1-month free trial of Microsoft 365. A credit card is required, and it converts to a paid subscription unless canceled.
Is there a free version of Microsoft OneNote?
Yes. OneNote is free to download and use on every supported platform. A free Microsoft account includes 5 GB of cloud storage, shared with OneDrive files and Outlook.com attachments.
What is a cheaper alternative to Microsoft OneNote?
Of the tools we list as alternatives, Apple Notes, Goodnotes, Google Keep and Evernote start cheaper or have a free plan. Each one's own prices are on its page here.