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Notes vs Notion
Both stand on notes apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Notion brings notes, databases, collaboration, and search features into a cloud workspace. Review the Free plan's file, block, and guest limits before choosing it for a team.
Visit NotionThe facts
| Notes | Notion | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro - Lifetime License: $14.99, paid once | Plus: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | notes-foss.com | notion.com |
| On notes apps | #43 of 83 | #39 of 83 |
Notes: what it does well
Notion: what it does well
- Supports offline access and real-time collaboration.
- Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
- Connects with Slack, Google Drive, Figma, and others.
- Supports semantic search and version history.
- Yearly payment saves up to 20%.
What to know first
- Free uploads are limited to 5 MB per file.
- Multi-member Free workspaces have a block limit.
- Free limits external guests to 10.
- Free AI capabilities and Notion AI are trials.