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Notion review: is it worth it?

Docs, wiki and lightweight database tool for internal knowledge and planning.

Category: Productivity

My verdict

Brilliant for documentation and internal knowledge. A poor substitute for a real operational system.

What it does

Notion combines documents, databases and wikis so teams can store process, plans and reference material in one place.

What I use it for

SOPs, content plans, tool evaluations and the internal notes behind the pages on this site.

Why I use it

Written process is the difference between a business that scales and one that depends on you.

Key features

  • Docs and wikis
  • Relational databases
  • Templates
  • Team spaces
  • AI assistant add-on
  • Web publishing

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Extremely flexible
  • Good free tier
  • Great for documentation

Cons

  • Can become a graveyard of unused pages
  • Performance dips on large databases
  • Not a job management tool

Who it's best for

Teams that need process written down and easy to find.

Who should avoid it

You need field-level permissions, offline reliability or a true job management system.

Pricing

Free for individuals. Team plans around £8–£12 per user per month.

There is a usable free plan, so you can test it before committing.

Alternatives to Notion

  • ClickUp Task and project management platform with multiple views, automations and reporting.

Notion FAQs

I use Notion in my own businesses. Relationship: Used by me. Some links on this page may be affiliate or referral links. Full disclosure.

Tools I pair with Notion

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ClickUp

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Task and project management platform with multiple views, automations and reporting.

Best forTeams juggling several projects that need visibility without enterprise tooling.

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Calendly

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Scheduling tool that lets people book time from your live availability.

Best forAnyone whose sales process includes a call.