Compare OneNote Web Clipper and PresentBoard: Which Extension is the Best?

OneNote Web Clipper is a versatile tool for saving web content directly to your OneNote notebooks. The simple and intuitive design was imposing. However, it could do with a few more functions.
PresentBoard is a customizable dashboard with widgets like calendars, to-dos, and weather. It's very user-friendly and regularly updated but still has a few initial bugs.
Key Features
  • Clip any webpage to OneNote: Save entire pages or just parts of them.
  • Highlight and annotate: Add notes and highlights to your clips.
  • Organize clips: Save clips to specific notebooks and sections.
  • Offline access: Access your clips even when you're not connected to the internet.
  • Customizable Widgets: Choose from various widgets like calendars, weather updates, and to-do lists.
  • Dynamic Backgrounds: Personalize your dashboard with calming and dynamic backgrounds.
  • Search Google & ChatGPT: Search for information using Google and ChatGPT right from your dashboard
  • Enhanced Bookmarks: Improved bookmarks widget for easy access to your favorite sites.
  • Calendar Integration: Seamless integration with iCalendar and Google Caneder for better event management.
Our Rating
8.8
8.9
Total users
2,081,058
1,000
Total ratings
69,179
18
Average rating
3.9 ⭐
4.5 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
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4.8
4.47
68.4K+ ratings
900.0K+Users
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4.5
4.25
18 ratings
1.0K+Users
Edge
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3.0
4.00
808 ratings
1.2M+Users
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Firefox
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Safari
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Features
8.0

OneNote Web Clipper basic functions for saving web content.
In addition to saving an entire page, you can also save individual markers.

In addition, screenshots of the entire page or only parts of a page can be created.

An important function of the Web Clipper is that a preview is created directly when clipping and can be edited directly, for example by rewriting or highlighting text before it is synchronized with OneNote.

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9.3

PresentBoard is characterized by its extensive range of functions and offers a variety of widgets to different requirements.
The customizable widgets allow users to create their own dashboards. Starting with the home weather, personal backgrounds, the stock market prices of your shares, or simply your bookmarks. Everything can be individually arranged and visually customized.

my Dashboard

The iCalendar and Google Calendar integration worked perfectly in the test so that you can always keep track of your appointments immediately when you open a new tab.

It is also worth taking a look at future updates, where PresentBoard has created a list of additional functions that users can vote on themselves to prioritize for future development. In our opinion, a decisive function that competitors have already partially integrated is the integration of ChatGPT directly as a widget in the dashboard.

future widgets
Performance
9.0

The Performance was good in our tests and there were no problems. All content could be saved and transferred to the OneNote notebooks without any problems. The only performance problems mentioned by some users in the reviews are that there are sometimes synchronization problems. We were unable to reproduce this.

8.0

PresentBoard works reliably once it has been set up. Only when customizing the dashboard can minor problems occur. For example, occasionally clicking on the + symbol did not work, which is annoying when setting up.

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Occasional bugs reported by users in the reviews were actively fixed by the developers in regular updates.

Overall, the extension delivers a good performance.

Design
8.5

The design is clear and simple, so even basic users can get started immediately without any problems. However, it could offer a few more customization options to suit individual preferences.

9.0

When selecting the design of PresentBoard, importance was placed on both the visual and the functional. Users have almost no limits when it comes to customizing the dashboard. Whether different backgrounds of the dashboard, colors and backgrounds of the texts of widgets or ready-made templates. With a little time, everyone can find the right design.
In our opinion, the design only could only be a little clearer and more intuitive when it comes to adjusting widgets.

Value for Money
9.2

As the tool is free, it offers excellent value for money. You get basic functions for saving web content. The required OneNote can also be used with certain restrictions; a paid version of Office for $69.99 per year is also not overpriced.

9.5

PresentBoard offers extensive features for being free. Many features are offered for a fee by competitors, the ones here are free, making it a valuable tool for users who want to increase their productivity at no cost.

Only the lack of some functions such as a directly integrated AI model is still decisive here compared to competitors. This is usually offered for a fee, but if it were also offered free of charge here, users would have an unbeatable price-performance ratio.

Ease of Use
9.3

The tool is very user-friendly and has a low and fast learning curve. Most users should find it easy to start cutting and organizing content straight away. There are only a few functions that are not self-explanatory.

8.3

There were no problems with the installation process of PresentBoard during the test. After installation, a new tab appears on which users are immediately shown the tutorial video and various sample templates. Great importance was attached to user-friendliness here. This also shows that you do not have to register to use the functions. You only need to log in if you want to save the self-created dashboard in the cloud to avoid losing it.

Installation Dashboard


When creating your own New Tab with the various widgets, can be overwhelming at first. Without the tutorial, not all of the diverse number of configurations are immediately self-explanatory. There are also small bugs, such as occasionally being unable to click on the + because the cursor does not accept it or when enlarging/reducing widgets that sometimes require several attempts.

In summary, the extension is easy and intuitive to use with the help of the tutorial. However, anyone who wants to set up their dashboard without using the ready-made templates should be aware of the high initial time expenditure.

Security & Privacy
9.0

OneNote Web Clipper is from Microsoft. The same privacy policies apply when using other products such as Word, Excel, or similar.

9.0

PresentBoard takes user privacy seriously and ensures that data is not sold to third parties. The data protection regulations are described transparently so that users who value data security are in the right place.

The only negative aspect is a security warning from Google when setting up Google Analytics. The application should still be checked here, if you continue to click that you trust PresentBoard, this has no influence on the later use, but this does not inspire good confidence for the user.

google analytics security warning
Conclusion

Overall, OneNote Web Clipper is a useful tool for anyone who simply needs to collect, store, and organize web content. It offers a number of features that make it easy to clip, annotate, and organize information. If additional features are needed on top of these basic features, other competitors should be looked at.

PresentBoard is a new tab extension that offers a variety of widgets and individual customization options. This is exactly the strength of the extension that sets it apart from its competitors and should help everyone in everyday life. Small bugs are still present, but functional errors are quickly responded to and updates quickly fix the errors described by users. The announced updates, including the integration of AI, also give hope for further useful functions that competitors already have.
Overall, PresentBoard is a good choice for anyone looking for a personalized and efficient browsing experience.

Our Recommendation

In our comparison between OneNote Web Clipper and PresentBoard, PresentBoard came out on top, scoring 8.9.

OneNote Web Clipper is the most widely used, with over 2 million users and 69k+ reviews, but PresentBoard outperformed it in our review. User reviews reflect our findings.

Notably, PresentBoard has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.50, which supports its strong performance in our review.

In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features.


  • Looking for the richest feature set? PresentBoard stands out with a rating of 9.3. On the other hand, OneNote Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.
  • Need top performance? OneNote Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, PresentBoard lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.
  • Design lovers, take note: PresentBoard stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, OneNote Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5.
  • Want to get the most for your money? PresentBoard stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, OneNote Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 9.2.
  • If you hate complicated tools, OneNote Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 9.3. On the other hand, PresentBoard lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.3.
  • For privacy, it's a tie: OneNote Web Clipper and PresentBoard. In the Security & Privacy category, OneNote Web Clipper has scored an excellent 9. It offers robust security and privacy features that effectively protect user data.

If you want a quick recommendation, PresentBoard is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.