The OneNote alternative: just folders and notes

OneNote organizes content in notebooks, sections and pages. Folino only knows folders and notes – nested as deep as you like. Free, ad-free and no account needed.

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Search in Folino: results for “kickoff”, each with its folder path

OneNote and Folino compared

Feature OneNote Folino
Structure Notebooks, section groups, sections, pages Folders and notes
Folders and subfolders Yes, via section groups – created in the desktop app only Yes, unlimited depth
Checklists Yes Yes
Text formatting Yes Yes
Works without an account No, the mobile apps require signing in with a Microsoft account Yes
Sync across devices Yes, via OneDrive Yes, with Premium via Google Drive
Handwriting and drawing Yes No
Web and desktop version Yes No
Collaborative editing Yes No
Price Free, AI features (Copilot) with Microsoft 365 Free, Premium as a one-time purchase

As of September 2026. Features of both apps may change.

Why Folino instead of OneNote?

  • Folders like a file manager

    No notebook, no section, no page – just folders and notes. You know the principle from any computer.

  • Made for your phone

    Folino only exists for Android and iPhone. Every feature is designed for the small screen.

  • Start without an account

    Folino stores your notes on your device. You only need an account if you want to sync via Google Drive with Premium.

How to bring your notes over from OneNote

Send individual pages via your phone’s share menu – no retyping.

  1. Install Folino and create your folders – for example one per notebook.
  2. Open the page in OneNote, select the text and tap “Share” › Folino.
  3. Folino creates a new note from it. Move it into the right folder if needed – done.

Frequently asked questions

Can I import whole notebooks at once?

No, there’s no OneNote import. You move pages one by one via the share menu and decide right away what you actually take with you.

Does Folino cost anything?

No. Folders, subfolders, notes and checklists are free and ad-free. Premium is a one-time purchase – no subscription.

Can I keep using OneNote in parallel?

Yes. Sharing copies the text, your notebooks in OneNote stay unchanged.

Download Folino for free

Free for Android and iOS. No ads, no subscription.

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