JupyterLab vs Microsoft OneNote:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, JupyterLab had more branded searches than Microsoft OneNote among notebook platforms worldwide. JupyterLab had about 600,000 branded searches, while Microsoft OneNote had 135,000. JupyterLab made up 8.2% of all notebook platform searches we track, and Microsoft OneNote accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about notebook platforms, JupyterLab appeared in four of the five answers and Microsoft OneNote in two. JupyterLab was mentioned before Microsoft OneNote in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
JupyterLab, about 4 searches for every 1 for Microsoft OneNote
Who does AI mention more?
JupyterLab, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Microsoft OneNote in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
JupyterLab, named ahead of Microsoft OneNote in 3 of 5 answers
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Top notebook platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, JupyterLab was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Microsoft OneNote was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. JupyterLab was listed before Microsoft OneNote in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Google Colab1st- JupyterLab2nd
- Microsoft OneNote3rd
Evernote4th- Jupyter5th
Deepnote6th
Hex7th
Observable–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Google Colab4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- JupyterLab4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Evernote3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Jupyter3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Microsoft OneNote2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Deepnote2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Hex1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Observable0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about notebook platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which notebook platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best notebook platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best notebook platform for data analysis notebooks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“notebook platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cloud notebook app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is JupyterLab or Microsoft OneNote more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for JupyterLab and Microsoft OneNote by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight notebook platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for JupyterLab, Microsoft OneNote. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Colab | JupyterLab | Evernote | Jupyter | Microsoft OneNote | Observable | Deepnote | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.5% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.4% | 9.5% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.35% | 0.43% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.6% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.35% | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.9% | 11.1% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.75% | 0.27% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.6% | 9.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.24% | 0.2% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.6% | 9.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.29% | 0.24% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.2% | 8.2% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.24% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 79.7% | 9.6% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.29% | 0.24% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.4% | 8.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.45% | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.4% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.29% | 0.2% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 83.7% | 8.2% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.37% | 0.17% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.2% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.25% | 0.17% | 0.04% |
How has the JupyterLab and Microsoft OneNote comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- JupyterLab was ahead of Microsoft OneNote in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JupyterLab’s share of searches among notebook platforms worldwide moved from 11.4% to 8.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 734K to 600K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft OneNote’s share of searches among notebook platforms worldwide moved from 2.1% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
How did search popularity change for notebook platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Microsoft OneNote fell from 4th to 5th among notebook platforms worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for JupyterLab worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 734K to 600K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JupyterLab’s and Microsoft OneNote’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
JupyterLab
3 branded search terms
- jupyter lab
- jupyter notebook
- jupyterlab
Microsoft OneNote
1 branded search term
- microsoft onenote
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