Notion
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All-in-one workspace for notes, databases, and wikis
How to Replace NotionOverview
Features
45 features across 16 categories
AI(3)
Ask AI questions about your workspace content to get instant answers.
Automatically translate content into different languages using AI.
Generate, summarize, and edit content using AI-powered writing assistance.
Administration(2)
View detailed audit logs of workspace activities for compliance.
Track workspace usage and activity with built-in analytics.
Automation(1)
Create interactive buttons that trigger actions and automations.
Collaboration(2)
Add comments and mentions to collaborate with team members on specific content.
Invite external guests to collaborate on specific pages without workspace membership.
Content(4)
Embed videos, maps, code, and other web content directly in pages.
Create reusable templates for pages to standardize content creation and save time.
Quickly add notes and items from anywhere in your workspace.
Format text with bold, italic, colors, and custom styling options.
Core(1)
Create and manage relational databases with multiple views including table, gallery, calendar, and board formats.
Customization(2)
Customize workspace appearance with custom color schemes and themes.
Enable dark mode for comfortable viewing in low-light environments.
Data Management(3)
Access version history and restore previous versions of pages.
Import data from CSV files and export database records as CSV.
Export pages and databases to PDF format for sharing and archiving.
Database(7)
Edit multiple database records simultaneously to save time.
Duplicate entire databases with all content and configurations.
Create one-to-many and many-to-many relationships between databases.
Create templates within databases for consistent record creation.
Filter and sort database views to find and organize information quickly.
Use formulas to calculate values and automate database computations.
Connect databases and aggregate data across related records.
Integration(2)
Access Notion data programmatically using the Notion API.
Connect Notion with thousands of apps using Zapier automations.
Organization(2)
Embed and reference blocks from other pages to maintain single sources of truth.
Keep content synchronized across multiple pages to ensure consistency.
Security(4)
Control access with granular permissions at workspace and page levels.
Add password protection to sensitive pages for additional security.
Use SAML single sign-on for enterprise security and user management.
Enhance security with two-factor authentication for workspace access.
Sharing(2)
Publish pages on your custom domain for professional branding.
Share pages publicly or with specific users and publish wikis.
Tools(3)
Access and edit your workspace on iOS and Android devices.
Continue working offline and sync changes when back online.
Save web pages and articles directly to Notion from your browser.
Views(4)
View and manage content in calendar format with drag-and-drop support.
Display database records in a visual gallery format with customizable cards.
Organize tasks in a Kanban-style board view for workflow management.
Visualize projects and tasks on a timeline for project management.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Basic workspace with core features
Plus
- ✓For individuals and small teams
Business
Popular- ✓For growing teams with advanced features
Enterprise
- ✓Custom solutions for large organizations
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Buying Notion saves ~$33,360 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
25 known integrations