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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
(8,847)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
6,956
Ease of Use
9.3
29
8.3
7,087
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
3,143
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.4
1,694
Quality of Support
8.8
18
8.5
4,905
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.9
1,565
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
27
9.4
7,022
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.7
3628
Not enough data
8.3
3560
Not enough data
8.6
3644
Not enough data
8.9
3753
Not enough data
7.7
3030
Not enough data
7.4
2822
Not enough data
8.4
3544
Not enough data
7.5
3170
Projects
Not enough data
8.8
3456
Not enough data
8.3
3080
Not enough data
7.4
2495
Not enough data
8.1
3295
Not enough data
8.5
3202
Not enough data
7.4
2552
Not enough data
7.8
2674
Not enough data
8.3
3364
Not enough data
7.2
2321
Not enough data
7.5
2583
Not enough data
7.7
2488
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.9
2747
Not enough data
7.8
2810
Not enough data
7.9
3078
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
2371
Not enough data
7.6
2428
Not enough data
8.2
3024
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
1309
Not enough data
7.9
1301
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
6.8
622
Not enough data
7.1
616
Not enough data
6.9
619
Not enough data
6.9
615
Not enough data
7.3
614
Not enough data
6.7
612
Not enough data
6.9
612
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
213
Not enough data
8.0
209
Interaction
Not enough data
7.5
209
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
7.8
49
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
206
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
3437
Not enough data
8.3
3226
Not enough data
8.6
3393
Formatting
Not enough data
7.1
2172
Not enough data
8.0
2952
Not enough data
7.0
2175
Content
Not enough data
8.2
3029
Not enough data
8.4
3271
Not enough data
7.8
2429
Product Type
Not enough data
8.4
2667
Not enough data
7.4
2036
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
1031
Not enough data
8.5
1033
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.3
3606
Not enough data
8.0
3013
Not enough data
8.0
3132
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
2552
Not enough data
8.3
3270
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
3094
Not enough data
8.7
3485
Not enough data
7.8
3348
Not enough data
8.0
3083
Not enough data
7.4
2783
Not enough data
8.6
3339
Not enough data
7.6
2791
Not enough data
7.9
2868
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.3
904
Not enough data
7.3
904
Not enough data
7.0
896
Compatibility
Not enough data
7.8
313
Not enough data
7.7
310
Not enough data
7.3
302
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.1
166
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
308
Not enough data
7.6
308
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
454
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
7.1%
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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