Compare Notion and Shelf 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (55.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Notion
Star Rating
(10,967)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Star Rating
(141)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Shelf excels in ease of use, with users appreciating its clarity and organization. One user noted, "It has all the info and processes in one place. Super easy to find what I need without digging through a bunch of stuff," highlighting its efficiency in managing company knowledge.
- Users say that Notion is particularly effective for project organization and note-taking, with one reviewer mentioning, "I use Notion for taking notes during work meetings and it keeps everything organized." This suggests that Notion is well-suited for users who need a versatile tool for various tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Shelf's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with users praising its setup ease. This is a significant advantage for teams looking to get started without extensive training or onboarding.
- According to verified reviews, Notion's user interface is appreciated for its cleanliness and ability to create different tabs for various categories, making it a favorite among users who value a visually appealing workspace.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Shelf provides exceptional support quality, with users rating it highly for responsiveness and helpfulness. One user stated, "Shelf makes managing your company knowledge easy," indicating that support plays a crucial role in user satisfaction.
- Users report that while Notion has a broad range of features, it sometimes struggles with specific workflow needs, as some users find it less tailored to their requirements compared to Shelf's focused approach to knowledge management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notion
Free
Free
For individuals to organize personal projects and life
- Free for individual usage
- Basic forms
- Basic sites
Shelf
No pricing availableFree Trial
Notion
Free Trial is available
Shelf
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
7,739
9.2
98
Ease of Use
8.3
7,889
9.4
99
Ease of Setup
8.2
3,853
9.6
60
Ease of Admin
8.4
2,014
9.5
62
Quality of Support
8.5
5,446
9.7
94
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
1,870
9.8
61
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
7,772
9.2
93
Features by Category
Tasks
8.7
3749
Not enough data
8.3
3665
Not enough data
8.6
3762
Not enough data
8.9
3885
Not enough data
7.7
3075
Not enough data
7.5
2861
Not enough data
8.4
3616
Not enough data
7.5
3210
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
3560
Not enough data
8.3
3135
Not enough data
7.4
2531
Not enough data
8.1
3374
Not enough data
8.5
3285
Not enough data
7.4
2580
Not enough data
7.8
2708
Not enough data
8.3
3444
Not enough data
7.2
2339
Not enough data
7.5
2613
Not enough data
7.7
2512
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.9
2765
Not enough data
7.8
2831
Not enough data
7.9
3107
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.7
2397
Not enough data
7.6
2446
Not enough data
8.2
3088
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
1362
Not enough data
8.0
1353
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.9
643
Not enough data
7.2
642
Not enough data
7.0
644
Not enough data
7.0
632
Not enough data
7.3
633
Not enough data
6.8
630
Not enough data
6.9
631
Not enough data
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
8.3
55
Not enough data
Data
8.0
219
Not enough data
8.0
212
Not enough data
Interaction
7.5
212
Not enough data
8.0
216
Not enough data
8.1
218
Not enough data
8.0
210
Not enough data
8.2
216
Not enough data
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
7.8
49
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
Learning
7.9
209
Not enough data
7.3
204
Not enough data
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
7.1
45
Not enough data
7.0
42
Not enough data
Content Generation
7.9
209
Not enough data
7.9
208
Not enough data
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
7.2
41
Not enough data
System
7.1
201
Not enough data
7.8
206
Not enough data
7.8
205
Not enough data
7.9
214
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
7.6
142
Not enough data
7.7
140
Not enough data
7.6
140
Not enough data
7.7
142
Not enough data
7.9
142
Not enough data
7.4
139
Not enough data
7.5
144
Not enough data
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
7.9
43
Not enough data
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
8.1
44
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
9.3
36
Knowledge Management
Not enough data
9.7
60
Not enough data
9.3
48
Not enough data
9.0
52
Compliance
Not enough data
9.4
44
Not enough data
9.5
40
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.1
28
Customer Support
Not enough data
9.4
62
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
9.1
53
Data Security
Not enough data
9.3
31
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.5
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
41
Not enough data
9.4
52
Not enough data
9.7
56
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Grammar
8.5
3455
Not enough data
8.3
3239
Not enough data
8.6
3407
Not enough data
Formatting
7.1
2180
Not enough data
8.0
2961
Not enough data
7.0
2182
Not enough data
Content
8.3
3046
Not enough data
8.4
3301
Not enough data
7.8
2441
Not enough data
Product Type
8.4
2680
Not enough data
7.4
2046
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
1070
Not enough data
8.5
1069
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
8.3
3707
8.6
22
8.0
3043
9.1
23
8.0
3174
9.0
24
Feature Not Available
8.8
23
6.8
2581
7.8
9
8.3
3400
8.2
12
Knowledge Dissemination
Feature Not Available
9.0
22
8.0
3148
9.1
24
8.7
3744
9.4
24
7.8
3396
8.4
25
8.0
3180
8.7
13
7.4
2810
7.6
7
8.6
3676
9.0
12
7.7
2950
7.9
8
7.9
2900
9.0
10
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
7.3
935
Not enough data
7.4
972
Not enough data
7.0
926
Not enough data
Compatibility
7.8
319
Not enough data
7.8
317
Not enough data
7.3
306
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
7.1
172
Not enough data
7.1
174
Not enough data
7.2
170
Not enough data
7.1
167
Not enough data
6.9
165
Not enough data
7.0
167
Not enough data
Search Queries
7.7
318
Not enough data
7.7
309
Not enough data
7.3
307
Not enough data
7.7
309
Not enough data
8.1
319
Not enough data
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
7.4
99
Not enough data
7.2
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Not enough data
Functionality
8.0
313
Not enough data
7.3
314
Not enough data
7.6
318
Not enough data
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
7.6
103
Not enough data
7.5
101
Not enough data
7.4
97
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
7.7
99
Not enough data
7.4
97
Not enough data
7.3
97
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.5
94
Not enough data
7.7
96
Not enough data
7.6
94
Not enough data
Responses
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Self-Service Experience
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.8
16
Self-Service Platform
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.5
16
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
7.8
483
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
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 Shelf are categorized as Knowledge Base
Unique Categories
Notion is categorized as AI Chatbots, AI Writing Assistant, Note-Taking Software, Enterprise Search Software, Project Management, AI Agent Builders, and AI Agents For Business Operations
Shelf is categorized as Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace, Contact Center Knowledge Base, and Customer Self-Service
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shelf
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
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Higher Education
6.4%
Financial Services
4.7%
Other
56.5%
Financial Services
16.3%
Consumer Services
11.1%
Food & Beverages
6.7%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
5.2%
Other
54.8%
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
Is it a better way to upload pictures (print screen) with better resolution?
1 Comment
Official Response from Shelf
Hello and thank you for reaching out!
There are several ways you can go about getting images into Shelf: you can either upload them as images or as part...Read more
Shelf has no more discussions with answers
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