Google Keep vs OneNote
OneNote takes the higher SoftwareScore, 68 to 65. That's close enough that fit matters more than the number. Both are scored on the same public formula. See how.
Both are free, but they aim at different needs. Google Keep is for fast, lightweight capture (notes, lists, reminders) synced everywhere. OneNote is a full free-form notebook with sections, ink, and richer formatting. Use Keep for quick jots; use OneNote when you want structure and depth without paying.
Google Keep vs OneNote: our take
OneNote takes the higher SoftwareScore, 68 to 65. That's close enough that fit matters more than the number.
Google Keep pulls ahead on Ease and Value (Ease 9 vs 6), which makes it the stronger pick for budget-conscious buyers.
OneNote pulls ahead on Features and AI (Features 7 vs 3), which makes it the stronger pick for budget-conscious buyers.
The clearest divide is Features (Google Keep 3, OneNote 7). If that axis is central to how you work, let it settle the choice.
On price they're close: Google Keep is Free and OneNote is Free, so cost is unlikely to decide it.