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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Notability
Star Rating
(43)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about NotabilityNotion
Star Rating
(8,781)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Notability excels in its audio recording capabilities, allowing users to take notes while recording lectures or meetings, which is a feature that many find invaluable for studying and reference. In contrast, Notion lacks this specific functionality, focusing more on text and project management.
- Reviewers mention that Notability's handwriting recognition is a standout feature, making it easy to convert handwritten notes into typed text. Users on G2 appreciate this for its seamless integration with their note-taking process, while Notion does not offer a comparable handwriting feature.
- G2 users highlight Notion's robust project management tools, such as GANTT charts and calendar views, which are particularly useful for teams managing multiple projects. In comparison, Notability is more focused on individual note-taking and lacks advanced project management features.
- Users say that Notion's templates and customizable pages allow for a high degree of personalization, making it easier to create tailored workflows. Reviewers mention that Notability's templates are more limited, which can restrict users looking for specific organizational structures.
- Reviewers mention that Notion's collaborative features, such as real-time editing and comments, are highly praised, making it a preferred choice for teams. In contrast, Notability is primarily designed for individual use, which can limit collaboration capabilities.
- Users report that Notability's simplicity and ease of use make it a favorite among students and professionals who need a straightforward note-taking solution. However, reviewers mention that Notion's steeper learning curve can be a barrier for new users, despite its powerful features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notability
No pricing availableNotion
Free
Free
For individuals to organize personal projects and life
- Free for individual usage
- Basic forms
- Basic sites
Free Trial
Notability
No trial information availableNotion
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
30
8.8
6,937
Ease of Use
9.3
29
8.3
7,068
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
3,126
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.4
1,688
Quality of Support
8.8
18
8.5
4,894
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.9
1,559
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
27
9.4
7,003
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.7
3623
Not enough data
8.3
3556
Not enough data
8.6
3639
Not enough data
8.9
3746
Not enough data
7.7
3027
Not enough data
7.4
2820
Not enough data
8.4
3540
Not enough data
7.5
3166
Projects
Not enough data
8.8
3450
Not enough data
8.3
3076
Not enough data
7.4
2494
Not enough data
8.1
3290
Not enough data
8.5
3198
Not enough data
7.4
2551
Not enough data
7.8
2671
Not enough data
8.3
3361
Not enough data
7.2
2320
Not enough data
7.5
2582
Not enough data
7.7
2486
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.9
2746
Not enough data
7.8
2809
Not enough data
7.9
3076
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
2369
Not enough data
7.6
2427
Not enough data
8.2
3021
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
1302
Not enough data
7.9
1297
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
6.8
618
Not enough data
7.1
614
Not enough data
6.9
615
Not enough data
6.9
613
Not enough data
7.3
613
Not enough data
6.7
611
Not enough data
6.9
611
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.2
51
Data
Not enough data
8.0
212
Not enough data
8.0
209
Interaction
Not enough data
7.5
208
Not enough data
8.0
214
Not enough data
8.1
214
Not enough data
8.0
210
Not enough data
8.2
211
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.8
48
Not enough data
7.7
48
Learning
Not enough data
7.9
207
Not enough data
7.3
202
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.2
43
Not enough data
7.1
41
Content Generation
Not enough data
7.9
206
Not enough data
7.9
205
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.3
40
System
Not enough data
7.2
200
Not enough data
7.8
204
Not enough data
7.8
201
Not enough data
7.8
205
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.6
141
Not enough data
7.7
139
Not enough data
7.6
139
Not enough data
7.7
141
Not enough data
7.9
141
Not enough data
7.4
137
Not enough data
7.5
142
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.0
42
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.2
42
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
3435
Not enough data
8.3
3224
Not enough data
8.6
3390
Formatting
Not enough data
7.1
2170
Not enough data
8.0
2950
Not enough data
7.0
2173
Content
Not enough data
8.2
3025
Not enough data
8.4
3270
Not enough data
7.8
2429
Product Type
Not enough data
8.4
2666
Not enough data
7.4
2035
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
1025
Not enough data
8.5
1031
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.3
3600
Not enough data
8.0
3010
Not enough data
8.0
3130
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
2551
Not enough data
8.3
3265
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
3090
Not enough data
8.7
3479
Not enough data
7.8
3343
Not enough data
8.0
3076
Not enough data
7.4
2781
Not enough data
8.6
3333
Not enough data
7.6
2788
Not enough data
7.9
2865
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.2
899
Not enough data
7.3
901
Not enough data
7.0
894
Compatibility
Not enough data
7.8
312
Not enough data
7.7
310
Not enough data
7.3
302
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.1
165
Not enough data
7.0
165
Not enough data
7.2
165
Not enough data
7.1
161
Not enough data
6.8
160
Not enough data
6.9
161
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.7
313
Not enough data
7.7
305
Not enough data
7.3
304
Not enough data
7.7
305
Not enough data
8.1
312
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.4
94
Not enough data
7.1
94
Not enough data
7.1
94
Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
306
Not enough data
7.3
307
Not enough data
7.6
307
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
95
Not enough data
7.4
95
Not enough data
7.3
93
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.3
91
Not enough data
7.3
91
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.5
88
Not enough data
7.5
90
Not enough data
7.7
90
Not enough data
7.5
89
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
7.7
453
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
Notability and Notion are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Notability has no unique categories
Notion is categorized as Knowledge Base, AI Writing Assistant, Project Management, Enterprise Search Software, and AI Chatbots
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notability
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Notion
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
Higher Education
17.9%
Education Management
15.4%
Hospital & Health Care
7.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.1%
Medical Practice
5.1%
Other
48.7%
Computer Software
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.0%
Higher Education
6.9%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
56.9%
Discussions
Is notability free on iPad?
2 Comments
ND
NoRead more
Add to laptop
1 Comment
MS
Notability is an app that works only on Apple devices. It does have an app for the computer - but it is only available on macOS. It is a paid app which...Read more
What does the notability app do?
1 Comment
MD
Take notes with Apple Pencil that sync with computerRead more
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
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