Compare Notion and Simplenote 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Notion
Star Rating
(6,045)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansSimplenote
Star Rating
(38)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SimplenoteSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Simplenote excels in its simplicity and ease of use, with a score of 8.7 for Ease of Use, making it a favorite for those who prefer a straightforward note-taking experience.
- Reviewers mention that Notion's versatility shines through its project management features, particularly with a high score of 9.0 in Planning, which allows users to create detailed project plans and track progress effectively.
- G2 users highlight that Simplenote's collaboration features are limited compared to Notion, which offers robust collaboration tools, scoring 8.0 in Collaboration, making it ideal for teams working on shared projects.
- Users on G2 appreciate Notion's extensive template library, scoring 8.5 in Templates, which provides a variety of pre-designed layouts for different use cases, while Simplenote lacks this feature, focusing more on basic note-taking.
- Reviewers say that Notion's advanced search capabilities, with a score of 8.1, allow users to quickly find information across their notes and projects, whereas Simplenote's search functionality is more basic and less efficient.
- Users report that while Simplenote offers a free entry-level price, Notion's free version also provides a wide range of features, making it a strong contender for users looking for a comprehensive tool without upfront costs.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notion
Free
Free
For individuals to organize personal projects and life
- Unlimited blocks for individuals
- Publish sites
- Collaborate with up to 10 guests
Simplenote
No pricing availableFree Trial
Notion
Free Trial is available
Simplenote
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
5,107
8.5
28
Ease of Use
8.4
5,223
8.7
29
Ease of Setup
8.4
1,586
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,160
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
3,693
8.1
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
1,064
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
5,204
9.6
30
Features by Category
Tasks
8.9
2576
Not enough data
8.4
2516
Not enough data
8.7
2602
Not enough data
9.0
2711
Not enough data
7.9
2002
Not enough data
7.6
1798
Not enough data
8.6
2517
Not enough data
7.6
2155
Not enough data
Projects
9.0
2428
Not enough data
8.5
2063
Not enough data
7.6
1491
Not enough data
8.2
2286
Not enough data
8.7
2193
Not enough data
7.7
1563
Not enough data
8.0
1678
Not enough data
8.5
2366
Not enough data
7.5
1352
Not enough data
7.9
1612
Not enough data
8.0
1526
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.1
1814
Not enough data
8.2
1885
Not enough data
8.2
2148
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.9
1441
Not enough data
7.9
1505
Not enough data
8.4
2092
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Grammar
8.5
2707
Not enough data
8.5
2506
Not enough data
8.8
2670
Not enough data
Formatting
7.4
1471
Not enough data
8.3
2253
Not enough data
7.2
1486
Not enough data
Content
8.4
2325
Not enough data
8.5
2576
Not enough data
8.0
1742
Not enough data
Product Type
8.5
1982
Not enough data
7.6
1375
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
8.5
2250
Not enough data
8.2
1685
Not enough data
8.5
2065
Not enough data
8.1
1823
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
1257
Not enough data
8.6
1960
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
1789
Not enough data
8.9
2178
Not enough data
8.0
2052
Not enough data
8.0
1779
Not enough data
7.6
1515
Not enough data
8.8
2042
Not enough data
7.8
1517
Not enough data
8.1
1592
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
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Image
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Notion and Simplenote are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Simplenote has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simplenote
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
12.4%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Higher Education
8.2%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
58.4%
Computer Software
21.1%
Program Development
13.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Photography
7.9%
Marketing and Advertising
7.9%
Other
39.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Notion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Filipe R.
Verified User in Accounting
What I like best about Notion is its flexibility and versatility. It's a tool that adapts to my needs rather than the other way around. I can use it for note-taking, project management, task tracking, and even as a knowledge base. The ability to create...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Utkarsh G.
Verified User in Printing
Support for mobile could be a bit bitter, large databases dont work well
Simplenote
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Richard B.
Verified User in Computer Software
The simple interface doesn't make you think too much. It's like a more robust version of Apple Notes, or a less cluttered version of Evernote, striking a nearly perfect balance.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Simplenote is just a little too simple for my liking. Specifically two things that would make it perfect for me would be a WYSIWYG formatting tab (as opposed to markdown only). I also wish there was the ability to create some simple tables to record...
Filipe R.
Verified User in Accounting
What I like best about Notion is its flexibility and versatility. It's a tool that adapts to my needs rather than the other way around. I can use it for note-taking, project management, task tracking, and even as a knowledge base. The ability to create...
Richard B.
Verified User in Computer Software
The simple interface doesn't make you think too much. It's like a more robust version of Apple Notes, or a less cluttered version of Evernote, striking a nearly perfect balance.
Utkarsh G.
Verified User in Printing
Support for mobile could be a bit bitter, large databases dont work well
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Simplenote is just a little too simple for my liking. Specifically two things that would make it perfect for me would be a WYSIWYG formatting tab (as opposed to markdown only). I also wish there was the ability to create some simple tables to record...
Discussions
Is there a way to make font and text boxes even smaller? I'm at the lowest font size already
2 comments
NM
Not really. If you have already click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner and chosen small text, then at the moment that's all you can doRead more
Google Calendar and Reminders
1 comment
JR
I'm sorry, but I need more context or a specific string of text in the Unknown Language to provide a translation. Could you please provide the text you need...Read more
How good is Simplenote?
1 comment
SY
Simplenote is dependable and stable. I use every day for personal organizing and note taking in meetings. However, keep in mind that it's relatively simple...Read more
Simplenote has no more discussions with answers
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