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Notion
All-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, wikis, and databases
As of 30 August 2026, Notion has a free plan and paid plans start at $10/month. Notion is a versatile productivity tool that combines note-taking, task management, databases, and collaboration features in one seamless platform. Softwr lists it under Technology. Notion is made by Notion Labs Inc, launched in 2016, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What Notion does
Notion is a versatile productivity tool that combines note-taking, task management, databases, and collaboration features in one seamless platform. Perfect for individuals and teams looking to organize their work and knowledge in a flexible, customizable workspace. With powerful database capabilities, rich text editing, and real-time collaboration, Notion adapts to any workflow while maintaining simplicity and elegance.
What people use it for
- Project management
- Knowledge base creation
- Note-taking and documentation
- Team collaboration
- Content planning
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Where it falls short
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- 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
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Pricing
What Notion costs
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Free
Free
- 1000 block limit (2+ members)
- 7-day page history
- 5MB file upload cap
- 10 guest access
- Trial AI
- Basic forms/sites
Plus
$10 /mo
- Unlimited blocks
- 30-day page history
- Unlimited file uploads
- Notion AI
- Custom forms/sites
- Unlimited guests
Business
$20 /mo
- All Plus features
- Notion Agent
- AI Meeting Notes
- Enterprise Search (Beta)
- SAML SSO
- Granular permissions
Enterprise
On request
- All Business features
- Advanced controls
- Audit logs
- Customer success manager
- DLP/SIEM integrations
- Zero data retention for AI
Capabilities
Features
Rich text editing with blocks
Customizable databases
Kanban boards and calendars
Real-time collaboration
Template library
File attachments
Web clipper
API access
Slack
Integration with Slack
Google Drive
Integration with Google Drive
Trello
Integration with Trello
GitHub
Integration with GitHub
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Questions people ask
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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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceHow 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Notion
- Company
- Notion Labs Inc
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
- Founders
- Ivan Zhao, Simon Last
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