Independent editorial.

Notion review

Notion is the default modern company wiki for teams under ~500 people. Above that, weigh Confluence on governance and enterprise search.

8.6
/ 10
Reviewed by editorial team
Updated 2025-10-12
Best for
Startups and mid-market teams that want a unified docs + wiki + lightweight project tool.
Pricing
$0 (free) — paid plans from $10/mo per seat
Alternatives
Confluence · Coda · ClickUp · Slite

Pros

  • Flexible block model adapts to almost any workflow
  • Strong AI features integrated into the workspace
  • Excellent collaboration UX

Cons

  • Search and permissioning still lag at enterprise scale
  • Performance dips with very large workspaces
Methodology

How we evaluated Notion

We scored Notion against a 40-point rubric covering functionality, pricing transparency, integration depth, security posture, support quality and total cost of ownership across 24 months of use. The product was licensed by StackReporter; the vendor had no review of, or influence over, this evaluation.

Verdict

Notion — final word

Notion is the default modern company wiki for teams under ~500 people. Above that, weigh Confluence on governance and enterprise search.