Notion

notion.so
Knowledge Management
Weekend Project

The AI workspace that works for you

How to Replace Notion

Overview

Notion is an all-in-one workspace where teams and AI agents capture knowledge, find answers, and automate projects. It combines project management, knowledge base, databases, and AI capabilities in a single platform to reduce busywork and streamline collaboration.

Features

53 features across 32 categories

AI / Automation(1)

Notion AgentAIPremium

AI agent that completes complex, multi-step tasks using context from Notion, connected apps, and the web

AI / Chat(1)

Notion AI CoreAIPremium

Chat about anything, generate and edit docs, autofill databases, and find answers across workspace

AI / Compliance(1)

AI Meeting Transcript DeletionAIPremium

Admins can auto-delete AI meeting transcripts on customizable schedule for data retention compliance

AI / Meetings(1)

AI Meeting NotesAIPremium

Automatically transcribes meetings and generates helpful summaries

Also in: Rev

AI / Research(1)

AI ResearchAIPremium

Uses deep reasoning to produce detailed reports using workspace info, connected tools, and current web information

AI / Writing(1)

AI Writing AssistantAIPremium

Generate and edit documents with AI capabilities

Accessibility(1)

Offline Access

Use Notion offline on desktop and mobile apps with selective page downloads

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Admin(2)

Managed Users DashboardPremium

Manage users within domain with dashboard for information and changes

Workspace ConsolidationPremium

Consolidate content from multiple workspaces including users, content, and permissions

Admin / Compliance(1)

Custom Data Retention SettingsPremium

Control when pages are deleted from Trash and how long they are retained

Analytics / Reporting(1)

Workspace AnalyticsPremium

Get actionable insights about how teams use Notion workspace, from popular pages to traffic

Automation(1)

Database AutomationsPremium

Automatically create pages, set status, assignee, and property values

Calendar / Scheduling(1)

Notion Calendar

Connect multiple calendars to manage work and time together

Collaboration(2)

External Guest Access

Invite external collaborators with guest limits varying by plan

TeamspacesPremium

Create dedicated areas for teams to work together with open, closed, and private options

Collaboration / Security(5)

Advanced Teamspace PermissionsPremium

Override teamspace permissions for specific people or groups for even more granular control

Granular Database PermissionsPremium

Collaborate in databases without giving access to entire database, limit access to specific rows

Guest Invite RequestsPremium

Workspace members can send guest invite requests for owner review when guests are disabled

Permission GroupsPremium

Create groups of people according to role or department to streamline page and teamspace permissions

Private TeamspacesPremium

Create teamspaces that can't be seen or discovered by anyone except those added, great for sensitive information

Content Management(3)

File Uploads

Upload files with size limits varying by plan

Page History

Restore your page to a previous version with varying retention periods by plan

Verify Any PagePremium

Add a verified badge to pages that are up to date, appears in search results and AI citations

Data Collection(2)

Conditional Forms LogicPremium

Create dynamic forms where questions appear only when relevant based on previous responses

Forms

Capture, organize, and act on responses right inside Notion with basic and custom forms

Data Management(1)

Workspace Export

Create backups and export entire workspace content as HTML, Markdown, CSV, or PDF

Email / Communication(1)

Notion MailAIPremium

AI-powered inbox that thinks like you, syncs with Gmail

Integration(2)

Connected PropertiesPremium

Send information from Notion to Slack and other tools, or connect to Zapier for automated workflows

Embeds and Link PreviewsPremium

Paste links to GitHub PRs, Jira tickets, Figma artboards to add dynamic previews in docs and notes

Integration / Automation(1)

Database SyncsPremium

See up-to-date information from Jira, GitHub, and Asana synced into Notion as a database

Integration / Developer(2)

APIPremium

Build bespoke integrations to connect Notion workspace to internal tools and workflows

WebhooksPremium

Send real-time updates to integrations when content changes in Notion

Organization(2)

Custom Properties and Filtering

Add unlimited database properties and filters to organize information

Databases

Organize hundreds or thousands of items with databases including subtasks, dependencies, and custom properties

Project Management(1)

Subtasks and Dependencies

Add subtasks and link dependencies within database items

Publishing(3)

Custom DomainsPremium

Connect custom domain to published pages and remove Notion branding

Site BuilderPremium

Publish Notion pages to the web and create custom sites

Web PublishingPremium

Publish unlimited pages to the web with customization options

Publishing / SEO(1)

Search Engine IndexingPremium

Turn on SEO indexing for published pages with customizable metadata

Security(1)

2-Step Verification

Enable extra layer of account security with two-factor authentication

Security / Admin(6)

Admin Content SearchPremium

Workspace owners can filter, search, and troubleshoot permissions across all workspace content

Advanced Security and ControlsPremium

Prevent external sharing, disable guests, and set workspace-level rules

Audit LogPremium

Access detailed log of security and safety-related activity to identify issues and troubleshoot access

Domain ManagementPremium

Establish ownership of company domain and take actions on workspaces belonging to verified domain

SAML Single Sign-OnPremium

Manage employee access at scale with secure single sign-on

User Provisioning (SCIM)Premium

Automatically provision members in and out of workspace with identity providers like Okta

Security / Compliance(1)

Security and Compliance IntegrationsPremium

Integrate with SIEM and DLP tools for centralized audit logs and automated content remediation

Security / Privacy(1)

Zero Data RetentionAIPremium

LLM providers utilize zero data retention for Enterprise plan workspaces when using Notion AI

Support(3)

Customer Success ManagerPremium

Team of Customer Success Managers available to help get the most out of Notion

Premium SupportPremium

Tailored, proactive around-the-clock support offerings for teams with specialized needs

Priority SupportPremium

Priority support access for help with the product

Visualization(1)

ChartsPremium

Visualize data from databases in different ways including donut, bar, and line charts

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Unlimited storage for individuals
  • Limited trial for teams
  • Notion AI Trial
  • Basic forms
  • Basic sites
  • Notion Calendar
  • Notion Mail
  • Databases
  • Page history (7 days)
  • File uploads (up to 5MB)
  • 10 external guests
  • Offline access (Recents and Favorites)
  • 1 notion.site domain
  • Basic SEO indexing
  • Export workspace as HTML, Markdown, CSV
  • 2-step verification

Plus

$10/member/month
  • Everything in Free
  • Notion AI Trial
  • Unlimited collaborative blocks
  • Unlimited file uploads
  • Unlimited charts
  • Custom forms
  • Custom sites
  • Basic integrations (Slack, Google Drive)
  • Unlimited published pages
  • 5 notion.site domains
  • Advanced SEO indexing
  • Site customizations
  • Page history (30 days)
  • Basic database automations
  • Basic button automations

Business

Popular
$20/member/month
  • Everything in Plus
  • Notion AI (full access)
  • Agent
  • Enterprise Search (Beta)
  • AI Meeting Notes (Beta)
  • Premium integrations (GitHub, Asana)
  • Unlimited guests
  • Teamspaces (open and closed)
  • Private teamspaces
  • Permission groups
  • Advanced teamspace permissions
  • Granular database permissions
  • Verify any page
  • Conditional forms logic
  • Domain verification
  • SAML SSO
  • Custom database automations
  • 1-way database syncs
  • Page history (90 days)
  • 5 notion.site domains
  • Advanced SEO indexing
  • Site customizations
  • API access
  • Webhooks
  • Embeds and link previews
  • Connected properties
  • Workspace analytics
  • Audit log
  • Advanced workspace security controls
  • Granular admin roles
  • Admin content search

Enterprise

Custom pricing
  • Everything in Business
  • Zero data retention with LLM providers
  • User provisioning (SCIM)
  • Advanced security and controls
  • Security and Compliance integrations (DLP, SIEM)
  • Domain management
  • Workspace consolidation
  • Managed users dashboard
  • Guest invite requests
  • Custom data retention settings
  • AI Meeting Notes transcript deletion
  • Page history (Unlimited)
  • 5 notion.site domains
  • Advanced SEO indexing
  • Customer success manager
  • Premium support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Notion

Monthly$10/mo
Yearly$120/yr
5-Year Total$600

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$120
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$360
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$600
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 53 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Notion alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 53 features.

Buy Notion

Better Value
Monthly cost$100/mo
3-year total$3,600
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Notion saves ~$51,840 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 53 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

14 known integrations