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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Notion
Star Rating
(9,792)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSimplenote
Star Rating
(39)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.3% 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 Notion excels in providing a comprehensive and interconnected workspace, with features like real-time meeting transcription and AI-generated summaries that help users manage their tasks effectively. This versatility is particularly appreciated by users in administrative roles.
- Users say that Simplenote offers a straightforward and minimalist interface, making it ideal for quickly jotting down meeting notes and urgent ideas. Many find its simplicity refreshing, allowing them to focus on writing without distractions.
- Reviewers mention that Notion's extensive capabilities, including to-do lists and reminders, make it a powerful tool for project management. Users appreciate how everything interconnects, enhancing their productivity across various platforms.
- According to verified reviews, Simplenote's synchronization and backup features are highly valued, as they ensure that notes are accessible from any device without hassle. This reliability is a significant draw for users who prioritize ease of access.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Notion has a slightly steeper learning curve, its rich feature set justifies the investment in time. Users often mention that the initial setup can be complex, but the long-term benefits are worth it.
- Users express that Simplenote, while effective for basic note-taking, may not meet the needs of those looking for advanced organizational features. Some users feel it lacks the depth that Notion provides, especially for collaborative projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notion
Free
Free
For individuals to organize personal projects and life
- Free for individual usage
- Basic forms
- Basic sites
Simplenote
No pricing availableFree Trial
Notion
Free Trial is available
Simplenote
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
7,233
8.5
29
Ease of Use
8.3
7,377
8.7
30
Ease of Setup
8.2
3,406
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
1,793
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
5,109
8.1
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
1,655
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
7,290
9.6
31
Features by Category
Tasks
8.7
3680
Not enough data
8.3
3603
Not enough data
8.6
3689
Not enough data
8.9
3808
Not enough data
7.7
3048
Not enough data
7.4
2838
Not enough data
8.4
3575
Not enough data
7.5
3188
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
3500
Not enough data
8.3
3103
Not enough data
7.4
2515
Not enough data
8.1
3328
Not enough data
8.5
3248
Not enough data
7.4
2569
Not enough data
7.8
2693
Not enough data
8.3
3413
Not enough data
7.2
2334
Not enough data
7.5
2600
Not enough data
7.7
2504
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.9
2758
Not enough data
7.8
2823
Not enough data
7.9
3092
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.7
2389
Not enough data
7.6
2440
Not enough data
8.2
3058
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
1345
Not enough data
7.9
1330
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.9
637
Not enough data
7.2
634
Not enough data
7.0
638
Not enough data
7.0
628
Not enough data
7.3
628
Not enough data
6.7
626
Not enough data
6.9
627
Not enough data
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
8.1
52
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
8.2
53
Not enough data
Data
8.0
218
Not enough data
8.0
212
Not enough data
Interaction
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
Not enough data
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
7.8
50
Not enough data
7.7
51
Not enough data
Learning
8.0
210
Not enough data
7.3
205
Not enough data
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
7.2
45
Not enough data
7.1
43
Not enough data
Content Generation
7.9
209
Not enough data
7.9
209
Not enough data
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
7.3
42
Not enough data
System
7.2
202
Not enough data
7.8
206
Not enough data
7.8
205
Not enough data
7.9
211
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
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
Not enough data
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
8.0
44
Not enough data
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
8.1
44
Not enough data
Grammar
8.5
3450
Not enough data
8.3
3236
Not enough data
8.6
3404
Not enough data
Formatting
7.1
2180
Not enough data
8.0
2960
Not enough data
7.0
2182
Not enough data
Content
8.2
3040
Not enough data
8.4
3289
Not enough data
7.8
2438
Not enough data
Product Type
8.4
2677
Not enough data
7.4
2045
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
1060
Not enough data
8.5
1057
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
8.3
3648
Not enough data
8.0
3031
Not enough data
8.0
3156
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
2570
Not enough data
8.3
3316
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
3118
Not enough data
8.7
3565
Not enough data
7.8
3374
Not enough data
8.0
3125
Not enough data
7.4
2803
Not enough data
8.6
3456
Not enough data
7.6
2856
Not enough data
7.9
2892
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
7.3
925
Not enough data
7.4
935
Not enough data
7.0
914
Not enough data
Compatibility
7.8
319
Not enough data
7.8
316
Not enough data
7.3
307
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
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
Not enough data
Search Queries
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
Not enough data
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
7.4
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Not enough data
Functionality
8.0
310
Not enough data
7.3
313
Not enough data
7.6
316
Not enough data
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
7.6
100
Not enough data
7.5
101
Not enough data
7.3
96
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
7.6
97
Not enough data
7.4
96
Not enough data
7.3
97
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.5
93
Not enough data
7.7
95
Not enough data
7.5
93
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
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 - Note-Taking Software
7.7
470
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 Simplenote are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Notion is categorized as AI Chatbots, Knowledge Base, AI Writing Assistant, Enterprise Search Software, Project Management, AI Agent Builders, and AI Agents For Business Operations
Simplenote has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simplenote
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
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Higher Education
6.8%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
56.9%
Computer Software
20.5%
Program Development
12.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Photography
7.7%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Other
41.0%
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
How good is Simplenote?
1 Comment
SY
Simplenote is dependable and stable. I use every day for personal organizing and note taking in meetings. However, keep in mind that it's relatively simple...Read more
Simplenote has no more discussions with answers
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