Notion Alternatives
We won’t be talking about standard note-taking apps such as Bear or OneNote as they are not true alternatives to Notion. Instead, we have list-out modular solutions that offer the same level of customization as Notion. Let’s get started.
1. Coda
Similar to Notion, Coda is an all-in-one doc that brings words, data, and teams together. Coda terms itself as a powerful tool where each section works as a dedicated app on mobile platforms. Like Google, Coda takes a web-first approach with no dedicated desktop apps. The interface by default display docs created by the users. The left side menu lets you access the starred notes, shared notes, templates, and more. Similar to Notion, Coda also offers several templates such as project and task management, finance planner, etc. to get started. My favorite feature about Coda is automation. You can add conditions and use scripts to automate and trigger daily push notifications. Pros
Templates for multiple use caseMobile apps are polished and the implementation is better than NotionCoda API support
Cons
No dedicated desktop appLearning curve
Price The pricing starts at $10 per month. Visit Coda
2. Milanote
Milanote is like a giant blank canvas. Everything is customizable here. The major functions, such as creating a new project, adding notes, images, links, arrows, and others are at the left. Simply drag and drop them to the board and start customizing. The interface is straightforward and easy to understand. One of the advantages of Milanote is project flow. With the help of arrows, you can chalk out a project exactly the way how you would plan one on a physical board. The company has included a way to view the project in a vertical list too which is useful while accessing them on mobile. Milanote’s templates section looks bleak and isn’t as rich as Notion’s, though. But it gets the job done for most beginners. Pros
Flexible and lots of customization optionsSharing is seamlessEasy to understand
Cons
Power users will find Milanote limited Limited option in the free plan
Price $10 per month per user. Visit Milanote
3. Airtable
Airtable is an interesting sandwich of Excel and Notion. It’s not a note-taking app (though you can use it as a note-taking app as well). The San-Francisco-based startup is an easy-to-use online platform for creating and sharing relational databases. The user interface is simple, colorful, friendly, and allows anyone to spin up a database in minutes. Airtable is best-served when used with built-in templates. You can also go to the template gallery, browse them via category, and choose one that’s suitable to your needs. With the right use of tools such as Softr, you can even turn your Airtable page into a full-blown website. Pros
A long list of built-in and community-based templatesAirtable can replace several apps for you Excellent mobile apps
Cons
Can be complex for beginnersLimited feature-list in the free plan
Price The pricing starts at $10 per month. Visit Airtable
4. ClickUp
ClickUp pitches itself as the number one Notion alternative out there. ClickUp takes a conventional approach for navigation. The organization tries to mimic how a traditional company operates. You can create a workspace and add different sections such as Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Manufacturing, and other departments to it. The software offers a total of 124 templates to choose from. ClickUp plays perfectly fine with other third-party apps as well. You can import data from software such as Basecamp, monday.com, Wrike, Todoist, and of course, Trello and Asana. ClickUp offers a killer feature called Dashboard. Using a centralized dashboard, you can add chats, checklists, embeds, and integrate as widgets to create your control center. Pros
Beautiful and intuitive user interfaceExcellent project management featuresHigh-quality templatesNative mobile apps
Cons
Not suitable as a note-taking app
Price $5 per member per month. Visit ClickUp
5. Evernote
TBH, I wasn’t planning to mention Evernote as a Notion alternative. But in recent times, Evernote has completely changed the game with a new look and feel. Alongside, Evernote has also introduced Evernote Home that works as a centralized place to view and access your most-used notes. The usual Evernote strength remain the same. You can enjoy a feature-rich text editor with multi-highlight colors, the ability to change font type, color, and more. Evernote search is a killer feature. You can search text from scanned documents as well. Neat! Those who have left Evernote for Notion in past should definitely give the green elephant one more chance to shine. Pros
Native cross-platform availability Capable Evernote extension New mobile apps are really good
Cons
The free plan is limited to two-devices only Built-in templates leave a lot to desire No project management capabilities
Price Evernote Premium costs $70 per year. Visit Evernote
Wrap Up: Notion Alternatives
There you go. Go through the apps listed above and move your Notion data to a new platform. Prioritize your requirements and choose software that’s more suitable to your needs.
