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Notion alternatives

The closest alternatives to Notion are Motion, Shortwave and Otter.ai, which also cover automating repetitive tasks and taking meeting notes. 11 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Otter.ai and Superhuman. The lowest paid plan starts at $9.99 per month (Microsoft Copilot).

Alternatives
15
Free options
11
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Notion's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    MotionVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo

    AI work platform that schedules tasks, projects, meetings, and docs for individuals and teams.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksTaking meeting notesTaking and organizing notesBuilding a team knowledge base

    iOS · Android

  2. 2

    ShortwaveVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo

    An AI email assistant for teams and professionals that organizes inboxes, drafts replies, and schedules meetings.

    Also does:Searching the web with AIAsking questions about your documentsAutomating repetitive tasksWriting articles and blog posts

    iOS · Android · Mac · Windows

  3. 3

    Otter.aiVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo

    Records, transcribes and summarizes meetings for individuals and teams, then answers questions about them.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTaking and organizing notes

    Mac · Windows · iOS · Android

  4. 4

    SuperhumanVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    AI assistant and work suite for individuals and teams, with agents in tabs, email, and docs.

    Also does:Building a team knowledge baseWriting articles and blog postsAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web · Browser extension

  5. 5

    Microsoft CopilotVerifiedFree tier · from $9.99/mo

    An AI assistant for everyday and work tasks, with chat, search, drafting and image creation.

    Also does:Searching the web with AIWriting articles and blog posts

    Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android

  6. 6

    ZapierVerifiedFree tier · from $19.99/mo

    Automation platform that connects apps and AI tools so teams can run and govern workflows.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksBuilding AI agents

    API

  7. 7

    n8nVerifiedFree trial

    n8n is a visual workflow platform for teams connecting apps, adding AI steps, and keeping automations auditable.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksBuilding AI agents

    API · Command line

  8. 8

    ManusVerifiedFree tier

    An autonomous AI agent for teams and individuals that completes tasks and builds web apps from prompts.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksBuilding websites

    Web · API

  9. 9

    GensparkFree tier

    AI super agent that gets work done.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksSearching the web with AI

  10. 10

    GranolaVerifiedFree tier · from $14/mo

    An AI notepad that captures meetings and turns them into notes and next steps for busy professionals.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTaking and organizing notes

    Mac · Windows · iOS · Android

  11. 11

    MakeVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    Lets teams build, run, and monitor AI agents and app-to-app automations in a visual workspace.

    Also does:Building AI agentsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  12. 12

    LM StudioVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo

    LM Studio runs local LLMs and provides a desktop agent for people who want on-device AI.

    Also does:Searching the web with AIAutomating repetitive tasks

  13. 13

    LindyVerifiedFree trial · from $29.99/mo

    An AI teammate that plugs into your work apps to run scheduled and on-demand tasks for your team.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasks

    Web

  14. 14

    TessVerifiedPaid · from $20.83/mo

    AI workforce platform for teams that need governed agents with memory, budgets, and approvals.

    Also does:Building AI agentsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  15. 15

    ActivepiecesVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo

    Open-source automation platform where teams build AI agents and workflows by describing them in chat.

    Also does:Building AI agentsAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
NotionFree tier · from $10/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
MotionFree trial · from $19/moNoiOS, AndroidNoNov 4, 2026
ShortwaveFree trial · from $30/moNoiOS, Android, Mac, WindowsNoNov 4, 2026
Otter.aiFree tier · from $16/moYesMac, Windows, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
SuperhumanFree tier · from $12/moYesWeb, Browser extensionNoNov 4, 2026
Microsoft CopilotFree tier · from $9.99/moYesWeb, Windows, Mac, iOS, AndroidNoNov 3, 2026
ZapierFree tier · from $19.99/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
n8nFree trialYesAPI, Command lineYesNov 3, 2026
ManusFree tierYesWeb, APINoNov 3, 2026
GensparkFree tierYes—No—
GranolaFree tier · from $14/moYesMac, Windows, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
MakeFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
LM StudioFree tier · from $20/moYes—NoNov 4, 2026
LindyFree trial · from $29.99/moNoWebNoNov 4, 2026
TessPaid · from $20.83/moNoAPIYesNov 4, 2026
ActivepiecesFree tier · from $20/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Notion?
Motion is the closest match: it also covers automating repetitive tasks, taking meeting notes and taking and organizing notes. Shortwave and Otter.ai come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Notion's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Notion?
Yes. Otter.ai, Superhuman and Microsoft Copilot can be used for free. Otter.ai has a free plan, and paid plans start at $16 per month.
What is the cheapest alternative to Notion?
Among paid plans, Microsoft Copilot starts lowest at $9.99 per month, against $10 for Notion.
Which Notion alternatives have a mobile app?
Motion, Shortwave and Otter.ai have an iPhone or Android app.