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Compare Notability and Notion 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Notability
Star Rating
(44)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about NotabilityNotion
Star Rating
(9,486)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Notability excels in ease of use, with users highlighting its straightforward interface and quick accessibility for note-taking. One user mentioned, "Notability is so easy to use and implement in my everyday school life," showcasing its effectiveness for students.
- Users say that Notion shines in its interconnectivity across platforms, making it a favorite for those who need to manage various tasks. A reviewer noted, "I love how everything interconnects across most of my platforms," which is particularly beneficial for users in administrative roles.
- Reviewers mention that Notability's multi-functional capabilities allow for diverse note-taking styles, with features like integrating images and diagrams. One user appreciated its variety of writing tools, stating, "Notability makes it simple to switch between different strokes and shades," enhancing visual understanding.
- According to verified reviews, Notion's AI features provide significant advantages, such as real-time meeting transcription and concise summaries. A user highlighted, "The AI summaries are concise yet informative," which helps in managing tasks effectively after meetings.
- G2 reviewers report that while Notability has a strong focus on student needs, it may not cater as effectively to broader business applications compared to Notion, which is favored by a larger segment of small businesses. This difference in target audience can influence user experience significantly.
- Users say that Notion's robust feature set can sometimes feel overwhelming, with a learning curve that may challenge new users. However, many appreciate its comprehensive capabilities, with one reviewer stating, "clear and fast to use like reminder, to-do list, and quick notes options are very helpful," indicating its versatility once mastered.
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
9.4
31
8.8
7,197
Ease of Use
9.3
30
8.3
7,338
Ease of Setup
9.7
5
8.3
3,370
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.4
1,772
Quality of Support
8.9
19
8.5
5,087
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.9
1,637
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
28
9.4
7,259
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.7
3673
Not enough data
8.3
3599
Not enough data
8.6
3685
Not enough data
8.9
3803
Not enough data
7.7
3045
Not enough data
7.4
2837
Not enough data
8.4
3572
Not enough data
7.5
3187
Projects
Not enough data
8.8
3497
Not enough data
8.3
3103
Not enough data
7.4
2515
Not enough data
8.1
3325
Not enough data
8.5
3248
Not enough data
7.4
2568
Not enough data
7.8
2691
Not enough data
8.3
3410
Not enough data
7.2
2334
Not enough data
7.5
2599
Not enough data
7.7
2502
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.9
2756
Not enough data
7.8
2822
Not enough data
7.9
3090
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
2388
Not enough data
7.6
2439
Not enough data
8.2
3055
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
1343
Not enough data
7.9
1329
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
6.9
636
Not enough data
7.1
633
Not enough data
7.0
637
Not enough data
7.0
626
Not enough data
7.3
627
Not enough data
6.7
625
Not enough data
6.9
626
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
8.2
53
Data
Not enough data
8.0
218
Not enough data
8.0
212
Interaction
Not enough data
7.5
212
Not enough data
8.0
217
Not enough data
8.1
217
Not enough data
8.0
211
Not enough data
8.2
216
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
7.7
51
Learning
Not enough data
8.0
210
Not enough data
7.3
205
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.2
45
Not enough data
7.1
43
Content Generation
Not enough data
7.9
209
Not enough data
7.9
209
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.3
42
System
Not enough data
7.2
202
Not enough data
7.8
206
Not enough data
7.8
205
Not enough data
7.9
211
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.6
143
Not enough data
7.8
141
Not enough data
7.6
141
Not enough data
7.7
143
Not enough data
7.9
143
Not enough data
7.4
139
Not enough data
7.5
144
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.0
44
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.1
44
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
3449
Not enough data
8.3
3235
Not enough data
8.6
3403
Formatting
Not enough data
7.1
2179
Not enough data
8.0
2960
Not enough data
7.0
2182
Content
Not enough data
8.2
3039
Not enough data
8.4
3287
Not enough data
7.8
2438
Product Type
Not enough data
8.4
2676
Not enough data
7.4
2044
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
1059
Not enough data
8.5
1055
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.3
3642
Not enough data
8.0
3029
Not enough data
8.0
3155
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
2568
Not enough data
8.3
3312
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
3115
Not enough data
8.7
3552
Not enough data
7.8
3370
Not enough data
8.0
3118
Not enough data
7.4
2802
Not enough data
8.6
3436
Not enough data
7.6
2848
Not enough data
7.9
2889
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.3
924
Not enough data
7.4
934
Not enough data
7.0
913
Compatibility
Not enough data
7.8
319
Not enough data
7.8
316
Not enough data
7.3
307
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.1
172
Not enough data
7.1
172
Not enough data
7.2
170
Not enough data
7.1
167
Not enough data
6.9
165
Not enough data
7.0
167
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.7
318
Not enough data
7.7
309
Not enough data
7.3
308
Not enough data
7.7
309
Not enough data
8.1
318
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.4
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
310
Not enough data
7.3
313
Not enough data
7.6
316
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
100
Not enough data
7.5
101
Not enough data
7.3
96
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
97
Not enough data
7.4
96
Not enough data
7.3
97
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.5
93
Not enough data
7.7
95
Not enough data
7.5
93
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
7.7
468
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, Enterprise Search Software, AI Chatbots, Project Management, and AI Writing Assistant
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
17.5%
Education Management
15.0%
Hospital & Health Care
7.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.0%
Medical Practice
5.0%
Other
50.0%
Computer Software
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Higher Education
6.8%
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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