Notion

Docs, wikis and databases in one connected workspace.

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About Notion

Notion combines documents, wikis and lightweight databases in a single workspace built from blocks. You can start with a blank page, turn a list into a table or kanban board, and link pages together into a team wiki. Templates cover common setups such as meeting notes, roadmaps and personal trackers. Teams use it as a shared home for planning and documentation, while individuals use it for notes and life admin. It runs in the browser and has desktop and mobile apps, and it relies on a cloud account rather than local files.

Best for: Teams that want docs, wikis and simple databases in one place.

What works

Flexible blocks and databases
Large template gallery
Strong sharing and permissions

Why people leave

Needs an internet connection for most work
Large workspaces can feel slow

Top Notion alternatives

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1
Obsidian
Local Markdown files you own and offline use, instead of a cloud-only workspace.
80.3
2
Anytype
Similar objects-and-views structure, but local-first with end-to-end encryption.
76.3
3
Logseq
Free, open-source outliner with backlinks if you mainly use Notion for notes.
69.8
4
ClickUp
Combines docs with stronger task and project management for teams.
66.2
5
Microsoft OneNote
Free with a Microsoft account if you only need notebooks, not databases.
65.5

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Notion: common questions

Is Notion free?

Notion has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes (checked on Notion's own site).

Is Notion open source?

No, Notion is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Logseq, Joplin and AFFiNE.

What platforms does Notion run on?

Notion is available for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Notion?

The highest-ranked Notion alternatives right now are Obsidian, Anytype and Logseq. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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