Productivity · head to head
Microsoft OneNote vs Quizizz
Microsoft OneNote
Productivity
Microsoft's free-form notebook, free with a Microsoft account and synced through OneDrive
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft OneNote notes live in a proprietary notebook format on OneDrive or SharePoint and the only exports are a OneNote file, a PDF or a Word document, produced section by section, so a large notebook is effectively unmovable to any other tool.; Quizizz limited question types with no open-ended response option
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft OneNote covers Free-form page canvas, Quizizz covers Quiz games.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft OneNote and Quizizz actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft OneNote | Quizizz |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows | Web |
| Category | Productivity | Education |
| Founded | 1975 | 2015 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Microsoft OneNote
- Free-form page canvas
- Notebook hierarchy
- Indexed handwriting
- Audio recording
- Web clipper and Outlook capture
- Shared notebooks
- Cross-platform clients
- Tags and cross-notebook search
Only in Quizizz
- Quiz games
- Lessons
- Homework mode
- Reports
- Question types
- Memes
- Music
- Leaderboards
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft OneNote
- Handwritten notes on a pen tablet that you still need to find months later by searching for a word you wrote.not Quizizz
- Lecture or meeting notes where a recording needs to line up with what you were typing at the time.not Quizizz
- A team already inside Microsoft 365 that needs a shared notebook without buying anything or seeking approval.not Quizizz
- Collecting mixed material such as screenshots, clippings and sketches on one page, where a document editor would force a linear structure.not Quizizz
Quizizz
- Formative assessmentnot Microsoft OneNote
- Review gamesnot Microsoft OneNote
- Homeworknot Microsoft OneNote
- Test prepnot Microsoft OneNote
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft OneNote
- Notes live in a proprietary notebook format on OneDrive or SharePoint and the only exports are a OneNote file, a PDF or a Word document, produced section by section, so a large notebook is effectively unmovable to any other tool.
- Personal notebooks consume OneDrive quota, which is 5 GB on a free Microsoft account, so a notebook full of scans, images and recordings quietly exhausts the whole account including the space Outlook needs for mail.
- Sync happens at section level and conflicts are resolved by placing both versions on the page, so simultaneous edits to a large or media-heavy section produce duplicated content that somebody has to merge by hand.
- Search behaves differently across clients, so what the Windows desktop app finds inside handwriting, images and attachments is not necessarily what the browser or mobile version finds, and the same query gives different answers on different devices.
- There is no relational structure, no database and no properties, so anything that needs a table of records with fields has to be maintained by hand or moved elsewhere, and OneNote's own tables cannot be queried or filtered.
Quizizz
- Limited question types with no open-ended response option
- Game format emphasizes quick answers which may stress slower-paced students
- Requires reliable internet connection, no offline option
- Advanced features and AI-generated quizzes locked behind paid plans
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft OneNote
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft OneNote review.
Quizizz
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Quizizz review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft OneNote if
- You need free-form page canvas.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
- You also want notebook hierarchy.
Choose Quizizz if
- You need quiz games.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want lessons.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft OneNote or Quizizz better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft OneNote starts at Free and Quizizz at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft OneNote or Quizizz?
- Microsoft OneNote starts at Free and Quizizz at Free.
- Does Microsoft OneNote or Quizizz run on more platforms?
- Microsoft OneNote runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows. Quizizz runs on Web.
- Can I use Microsoft OneNote for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Microsoft OneNote best used for?
- Microsoft OneNote is most often used for handwritten notes on a pen tablet that you still need to find months later by searching for a word you wrote., lecture or meeting notes where a recording needs to line up with what you were typing at the time., a team already inside microsoft 365 that needs a shared notebook without buying anything or seeking approval., collecting mixed material such as screenshots, clippings and sketches on one page, where a document editor would force a linear structure.. Of those, handwritten notes on a pen tablet that you still need to find months later by searching for a word you wrote. and lecture or meeting notes where a recording needs to line up with what you were typing at the time. are not what Quizizz is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft OneNote do that Quizizz cannot?
- Microsoft OneNote covers Free-form page canvas, Notebook hierarchy, Indexed handwriting, Audio recording. Quizizz covers Quiz games, Lessons, Homework mode, Reports.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Microsoft OneNote: Is OneNote really free?
Yes. The application is free with a Microsoft account, with no time limit and no feature gate. What you may end up paying for is the OneDrive storage the notebooks consume.
Quizizz: Does Quizizz have a free tier?
Yes, Quizizz offers a perpetual free tier with quiz creation, access to a library of 20 million+ public activities, and the ability to run small live sessions with students at no cost.
SourceMicrosoft OneNote: Can I keep notebooks off Microsoft's cloud?
The Windows desktop app can keep local notebooks, but they will not sync to other devices and any shared access requires OneDrive or SharePoint.
Quizizz: Can Quizizz integrate with Google Classroom?
Yes. Quizizz integrates with Google Classroom to assign quizzes and lessons with automatic grade syncing back to Google Classroom.
SourceMicrosoft OneNote: How do I get my notes out?
Section by section as a OneNote file, a PDF or a Word document. A OneNote package preserves a whole notebook but only for another copy of OneNote. Third-party converters exist and the page layout usually does not survive them.
Quizizz: What question types does Quizizz support?
Quizizz offers multiple choice, multiple select, and other format types, but does not support open-ended response questions, limiting its use for essays or complex problem-solving.
SourceMicrosoft OneNote: Which version should I install?
Microsoft consolidated onto a single OneNote application on Windows after retiring the Store version, so install the one distributed with Microsoft 365 rather than looking for an alternative.
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