OneNote Web Clipper alternative: save text from websites without leaving the page
OneNote Web Clipper is Microsoft's official extension for sending web pages to OneNote. If you usually save a paragraph rather than a whole page, it may be more than you need. Here's how it differs from NexoPad.
If you use OneNote, you probably know its Web Clipper: a browser button that sends a whole page, part of a page or a clean article to your notebook. It's free and used by more than a million people.
But often you don't need all that. You're reading a recipe, a tutorial or a news story and you just want to keep one paragraph. Opening a panel, picking a section and then going to OneNote to find it is a long way round. Here we compare the two approaches.
Alt+C and keep reading.Comparison table
| OneNote Web Clipper | NexoPad | |
|---|---|---|
| What it saves | The full page, an area you drag to select, a clean article, recipes, products, PDFs and images | Only the text you select, with the page title and link |
| How you save | From a panel with a preview, choosing a notebook and section | Select the text and press Alt+C; no panel opens |
| Where it goes | To the OneNote notebook you choose, on any device with OneNote | To the ✂️ Clips folder in NexoPad, right in your browser |
| How you find it again | By opening OneNote | Clips tab in the side panel, the popup, the Notebook or Ctrl+K on any site |
| Account needed | Microsoft account | NexoPad account |
| Browsers | Chrome and Edge (the Firefox version was removed in 2023) | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera and Brave |
| Price | Free with a Microsoft account | Free plan (20 clips a month and 15 notes in total) and Pro ($7/month or $49/year, up to 1,000 items) |
| Also includes | All of OneNote: notebooks, sections and pages | Text shortcuts, reminders, saved links and notes |
How NexoPad saves text
Say you're on the Acme Kitchen recipe site, reading how to make pumpkin soup in 30 minutes. You only care about the steps. With NexoPad, you select them, press Alt+C and the Saved to NexoPad notice appears. That's it: no switching tabs, no choosing where to save.
The clip is saved as a note in the ✂️ Clips folder, with the page title and its link so you can go back. You'll see it in the Clips tab of the side panel, in the popup notes (filtered by that folder) or from any website with Ctrl+K.
When you want to work with it, open it in the Notebook (Alt+Q): you can edit it, move it to another folder, pin it or search for it. You can also add a reminder or turn it into a Shortcut, so its text is typed for you when you enter the abbreviation you choose.
To be clear: NexoPad only saves text. It doesn't capture full pages or regions, it doesn't save images or PDFs, and it doesn't export your notes to files. More details in the clips guide.
When to choose each
Choose OneNote Web Clipper if…
You need to keep how a page looks, with its images, or a specific area, recipes or PDFs. Above all if you already use OneNote or Microsoft 365 and want everything there, on your phone too.
Choose NexoPad if…
You save paragraphs, facts or quotes and want to do it with a shortcut without leaving the page. And you want them close at hand in your browser, next to your notes, links and text shortcuts.
Getting started with NexoPad
Install NexoPad and sign in
It works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera and Brave. You don't need to uninstall OneNote Web Clipper: you can use both.
Select a paragraph and press Alt+C
Try it on any article. You'll see the Saved to NexoPad notice and the clip will appear in the Clips tab of the side panel.
Find it from any website
Press Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac), type a word from the clip and it's right there, without switching tabs.
Sort or reuse what matters
Open the Notebook with Alt+Q to move clips into your folders or pin them. If you'll type a text often, turn it into a shortcut.
FAQ
Is OneNote Web Clipper free?
Yes. You just need a Microsoft account. What you clip is saved to your OneNote notebooks.
Is there a OneNote Web Clipper for Firefox?
Not anymore. The Firefox version was removed from Firefox Add-ons in 2023. In October 2026 it's still available for Chrome and Edge. NexoPad does work in Firefox.
Can NexoPad save a full page, images or PDFs?
No, only text. If you need that, OneNote Web Clipper is a better fit. We cover other options in how to save text from a website.
How many clips can I save for free in NexoPad?
Up to 20 clips a month, and they count toward the 15 notes in total on the free plan. Pro gives you up to 1,000 items.
What other alternatives are there?
If you're coming from Evernote, see the Evernote Web Clipper alternative. For a full workspace, Notion. And for taking notes in online classes, this guide. There are more options in our list of note-taking extensions.
Updated on October 20, 20266 min read
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