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Notion review

#4 in Project Management SoftwareScore 8.8/10Checked Nov 14, 2026By BestSoftwareGuides Editorial Team

Notion is docs-first workspace with databases you can turn into project boards. It ranks #4 of 5 in our project management software list (8.8/10) and is best for documentation-heavy teams that also track projects.

Price: Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo (annual).

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What Notion is

Notion is a docs and wiki tool first, with databases that can act as task boards, timelines and calendars. It is the best fit when your projects live next to a lot of written documentation.

Pros and cons

Where it wins
  • Best-in-class docs and wiki
  • Flexible databases and timeline views
  • Full AI features on Business
Where it falls short
  • Project features less structured than Asana or monday.com
  • Full AI needs the Business plan
  • Setup takes thought

Notion pricing

Notion pricing plans
PlanBilled annuallyBilled monthlyAnnual savingNotes
FreeFreeFree—For individuals
Plus$10/mo$12/mo17%Per member
Business$20/mo$24/mo17%Per member. Full Notion AI
EnterpriseCustom quoteCustom quote—Contact sales

USD, per user per month unless noted. "—" means the price is not published or we could not confirm it. Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Status: reported (taken from recent published breakdowns of the vendor's pricing page, listed under Sources). Confirm on Notion's pricing page.

Key facts

Free planYes. Free plan for individuals, with limits on file uploads and collaboration.
Free trialNot advertised
Paid from$10/user/mo billed annually · $12 monthly
Minimum seats1
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Timeline / GanttYes
Built-in docs / wikiYes
AutomationsYes
Time trackingNo
AI on paid plansYes
Facts checkedNov 14, 2026 · reported from published breakdowns (source)

Notion alternatives

ClickUp 9.1/10
Teams that want tasks, docs and chat in one low-cost tool
monday.com 8.9/10
Business teams that want visual boards and dashboards
Trello 8.9/10
Small teams that want simple boards with almost no setup
Asana 8.2/10
Cross-functional teams managing many projects and portfolios

Frequently asked questions

How much does Notion cost?

Notion has a free plan and paid plans start at $10 per user/month billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Prices last checked Nov 14, 2026.

Is Notion free?

Yes. Free plan for individuals, with limits on file uploads and collaboration.

What are the best Notion alternatives?

ClickUp (9.1/10), monday.com (8.9/10), Trello (8.9/10) are the closest alternatives in our project management software ranking.

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