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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Notion
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 plansSimplenote
Star Rating
(39)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SimplenoteSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Simplenote excels in its simplicity and ease of use, with a score of 8.7 for Ease of Use, making it a favorite for those who prefer a straightforward note-taking experience. In contrast, Notion, while powerful, has a slightly lower score of 8.4, which some users find reflects a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Simplenote's focus on text-based notes and to-do lists, scoring 9.0 in To-Do Lists, makes it ideal for users who prioritize quick note-taking and task management. Notion, however, offers a more comprehensive project management suite, with features like Planning (9.0) and Project Map (8.5), appealing to users needing advanced organizational tools.
- G2 users highlight that Notion's collaboration features, scoring 8.0 in Collaboration, allow for seamless teamwork and sharing, which is a significant advantage for teams. Simplenote, while functional, lacks the same level of collaborative capabilities, making it less suitable for group projects.
- Users on G2 report that Notion's extensive template library (8.5) and customizable content editor (8.6) provide flexibility for various use cases, from project management to personal organization. Simplenote, with its more limited features, does not offer the same level of customization, which some users find restrictive.
- Reviewers mention that Notion's versioning and version history feature (8.1) is crucial for users who need to track changes over time, a feature that Simplenote lacks, making it less ideal for collaborative environments where document revisions are frequent.
- Users say that while Simplenote is free and straightforward, Notion's entry-level pricing model, which includes a free tier but also offers paid plans for advanced features, provides more value for users looking for a robust all-in-one workspace solution.
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
6,956
8.5
29
Ease of Use
8.3
7,087
8.7
30
Ease of Setup
8.2
3,143
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
1,694
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
4,905
8.1
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
1,565
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
7,022
9.6
31
Features by Category
Tasks
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
Not enough data
Projects
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
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.9
2747
Not enough data
7.8
2810
Not enough data
7.9
3078
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.7
2371
Not enough data
7.6
2428
Not enough data
8.2
3024
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
1309
Not enough data
7.9
1301
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
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
Not enough data
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
8.2
50
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
Data
8.0
213
Not enough data
8.0
209
Not enough data
Interaction
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
Not enough data
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
7.8
48
Not enough data
7.8
49
Not enough data
Learning
7.9
207
Not enough data
7.3
202
Not enough data
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
7.2
43
Not enough data
7.1
41
Not enough data
Content Generation
7.9
206
Not enough data
7.9
206
Not enough data
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
7.3
40
Not enough data
System
7.2
200
Not enough data
7.8
204
Not enough data
7.8
201
Not enough data
7.8
205
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
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
Not enough data
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
8.0
42
Not enough data
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
8.2
42
Not enough data
Grammar
8.5
3437
Not enough data
8.3
3226
Not enough data
8.6
3393
Not enough data
Formatting
7.1
2172
Not enough data
8.0
2952
Not enough data
7.0
2175
Not enough data
Content
8.2
3029
Not enough data
8.4
3271
Not enough data
7.8
2429
Not enough data
Product Type
8.4
2667
Not enough data
7.4
2036
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
1031
Not enough data
8.5
1033
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
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
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
7.3
904
Not enough data
7.3
904
Not enough data
7.0
896
Not enough data
Compatibility
7.8
313
Not enough data
7.7
310
Not enough data
7.3
302
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
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
Not enough data
Search Queries
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
Not enough data
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
7.4
94
Not enough data
7.1
94
Not enough data
7.1
94
Not enough data
Functionality
8.0
306
Not enough data
7.3
308
Not enough data
7.6
308
Not enough data
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
7.6
95
Not enough data
7.4
95
Not enough data
7.3
93
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.3
91
Not enough data
7.3
91
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
7.5
88
Not enough data
7.5
90
Not enough data
7.7
90
Not enough data
7.5
89
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
7.7
454
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Notion and Simplenote are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Notion is categorized as Knowledge Base, AI Writing Assistant, Project Management, Enterprise Search Software, and AI Chatbots
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
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Higher Education
6.9%
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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