Notion

notion.so

All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, databases, and project planning.

Writing & NotesProductivity Free plan available

Category

Productivity / Notes

Pricing

Free · Plus $10/mo

Platforms

macOS, iOS, Web, Windows

// what it is

Notion is a modular workspace that blends documents, databases, and kanban boards into a single tool. Each page can contain nested subpages, rich text, embeds, tables, and more.

It’s particularly strong for teams building internal wikis and knowledge bases, but works just as well as a solo second brain.

// what i use it for

  • Content calendar and blog post drafts
  • Client project docs and meeting notes
  • Personal reading list and bookmarks
  • Trip planning and packing lists
  • Tracking goals and weekly reviews

// pros

Extremely flexible — can replace 5 different apps
Great free tier for solo use
Clean, distraction-free writing experience
Excellent mobile apps for quick capture

// cons

Can be slow to load on older hardware
Offline mode is limited and sometimes unreliable
Flexibility means it takes time to set up properly

// my take

I've tried Obsidian, Bear, Apple Notes, and a dozen others. Notion stuck because it scales with complexity — simple pages for simple things, full databases when I need them. It's my second brain and I open it more than any other app on my Mac.

4 / 5 — highly recommended