Notion
Connected docs, wikis, databases and lightweight project management.
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What is Notion?
Notion combines notes, documents, wikis, databases and project management into a single flexible workspace. Its block-based editor allows users to build anything from simple to-do lists to complex databases with linked relations and rollups. Notion has become a popular choice for startups and indie developers who want a single tool for internal knowledge, documentation and lightweight project tracking.
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What you should know
COMMUNITY
From the forums
Notion has a passionate user base on Reddit, Product Hunt and YouTube, where creators share templates and workflows extensively. The flexibility of the block editor and databases is consistently praised, along with the generous free tier for individuals. Criticisms include slow performance on large databases, limited offline support and the absence of a native API (now available but still evolving).
— Community sentiment · Reddit
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FAQ
Questions, answered.
Can I use Notion as a CMS?+
Yes, Notion can serve as a lightweight CMS via its public API or third-party tools like Notion-sdk-py. It is best for internal tools and small sites.
Is Notion secure for company wikis?+
Notion offers SOC 2 compliance, encryption at rest and in transit and role-based access controls for workspace-level security.
Does Notion have a web clipper?+
Yes, Notion provides browser extensions and a mobile share sheet to save web pages, articles and screenshots into your workspace.