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Morgen vs Notion

Morgen logo

Morgen

Calendars

Subscription calendar and task time-blocking app that dropped its free plan in March 2026

From
$15/month
Rated
-
Notion logo

Notion

Technology

All-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, wikis, and databases

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Notion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Morgen the free plan was discontinued in March 2026, so anyone wanting to try it long term now must pay after a 14-day trial, unlike Notion Calendar which remains free.; Notion free plan limited to 1,000 blocks for 2+ member workspaces, restricting team usage
  • They diverge on capability: Morgen covers Unified calendar view, Notion covers Rich text editing with blocks.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Morgen and Notion actually diverge.

Attributes where Morgen and Notion differ
AttributeMorgenNotion
Starting price$15/monthFree
Pricing modelPer user per monthUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMac, Windows, Web, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryCalendarsTechnology
FoundedUnknown2016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Morgen

  • Unified calendar view
  • Task time blocking
  • Availability sharing
  • Multiple task manager integrations
  • Cross-platform apps
  • Team scheduling

Only in Notion

  • Rich text editing with blocks
  • Customizable databases
  • Kanban boards and calendars
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Template library
  • File attachments
  • Web clipper
  • API access

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Morgen

  • A user juggling several calendar accounts and task managers who wants tasks automatically scheduled into open slotsnot Notion
  • A small team that wants shared availability and booking pages without a separate scheduling tool subscriptionnot Notion
  • Someone comparing calendar apps after Morgen dropped its free plan and weighing whether the time-blocking feature is worth the subscriptionnot Notion
  • A consultant or freelancer sharing booking links for client scheduling across multiple connected calendarsnot Notion

Notion

  • Project managementnot Morgen
  • Knowledge base creationnot Morgen
  • Note-taking and documentationnot Morgen
  • Team collaborationnot Morgen
  • Content planningnot Morgen

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Morgen

  • The free plan was discontinued in March 2026, so anyone wanting to try it long term now must pay after a 14-day trial, unlike Notion Calendar which remains free.
  • The Team plan has a two seat minimum, so a genuinely solo user gets no benefit from the lower per-seat team pricing.
  • Automatic task time blocking depends on the connected task manager data being accurate and well maintained, and a messy task list produces a messy schedule.
  • It supports a wide range of integrations but each one depends on the third party service API remaining stable, so occasional sync issues can appear after a provider changes something.
  • The subscription cost is meaningfully higher than competing calendar apps that remain free, so the value case rests entirely on the time-blocking and multi-source features being genuinely used.

Notion

  • Free plan limited to 1,000 blocks for 2+ member workspaces, restricting team usage
  • Free tier only includes trial AI capabilities; full Notion AI requires paid plan
  • Page history limited to 7 days on free plan
  • Per-member pricing increases costs for teams compared to flat-rate competitors
  • Limited automation capabilities compared to dedicated workflow platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Morgen

$15/month
  • Individual Pro$15/month
    • Billed annually, 30 USD per month if billed monthly
    • Unified calendar and task time blocking
    • Availability sharing and booking pages
  • Team$10/month
    • Per seat, billed annually, two seat minimum
    • Shared team availability
    • Admin controls

Notion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1000 block limit (2+ members)
    • 7-day page history
    • 5MB file upload cap
  • Plus$10/month
    • Unlimited blocks
    • 30-day page history
    • Unlimited file uploads
  • Business$20/month
    • All Plus features
    • Notion Agent
    • AI Meeting Notes
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • All Business features
    • Advanced controls
    • Audit logs

Which should you pick?

Choose Morgen if

  • You need unified calendar view.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want task time blocking.

Choose Notion if

  • You need rich text editing with blocks.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want customizable databases.

Questions people ask

Is Morgen or Notion better?
Neither clearly leads. Morgen starts at $15/month and Notion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Morgen or Notion?
Notion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $15/month for Morgen and Free for Notion.
Does Morgen or Notion run on more platforms?
Morgen runs on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android. Notion runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Notion for free?
Yes. Notion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Morgen starts at $15/month.
What is Morgen best used for?
Morgen is most often used for a user juggling several calendar accounts and task managers who wants tasks automatically scheduled into open slots, a small team that wants shared availability and booking pages without a separate scheduling tool subscription, someone comparing calendar apps after morgen dropped its free plan and weighing whether the time-blocking feature is worth the subscription, a consultant or freelancer sharing booking links for client scheduling across multiple connected calendars. Of those, a user juggling several calendar accounts and task managers who wants tasks automatically scheduled into open slots and a small team that wants shared availability and booking pages without a separate scheduling tool subscription are not what Notion is typically brought in for.
What can Morgen do that Notion cannot?
Morgen covers Unified calendar view, Task time blocking, Availability sharing, Multiple task manager integrations. Notion covers Rich text editing with blocks, Customizable databases, Kanban boards and calendars, Real-time collaboration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Morgen: Is Morgen still free?

No. It discontinued its free plan in March 2026 and now offers only a 14-day trial before requiring a paid subscription.

Notion: What features are included in the free Notion plan?

The free plan ($0/member/month) includes trial AI capabilities, basic forms and sites, Notion Calendar access, unlimited databases, up to 10 external guests, and 7-day page history.

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Morgen: What is the main feature that justifies paying?

Automatic time blocking, which schedules tasks from a connected task manager directly into open calendar slots.

Notion: What is the difference between Plus and Business plans?

Plus ($10/member/month) adds custom forms, unlimited file uploads, and 30-day history. Business ($20/member/month) adds Notion Agent for autonomous tasks, AI Meeting Notes, and advanced security features.

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Morgen: How does it compare with Notion Calendar on price?

Notion Calendar remains free to use as a standalone app, while Morgen now requires a paid Individual or Team plan after its trial.

Notion: How does Notion calculate billing when team members join mid-month?

New members added mid-month incur prorated charges for the current billing period and are included in future billings.

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Notion: What is the refund policy for Notion subscriptions?

New users receive a full refund within 3 days for monthly plans or 30 days for annual plans. EU/UK customers get a 14-day refund window per regional policy.

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Notion: What happens if a payment fails on my Notion account?

Failed payments are retried up to 8 times before the account automatically downgrades to the free plan.

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