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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
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

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

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

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
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
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
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

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
GensparkFree tier
AI super agent that gets work done.
Also does:Automating repetitive tasksSearching the web with AI
- 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

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

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

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
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
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
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notion | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Motion | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | iOS, Android | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Shortwave | Free trial · from $30/mo | No | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Otter.ai | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Superhuman | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Microsoft Copilot | Free tier · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Zapier | Free tier · from $19.99/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| n8n | Free trial | Yes | API, Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Manus | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Genspark | Free tier | Yes | — | No | — |
| Granola | Free tier · from $14/mo | Yes | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Make | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| LM Studio | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Tess | Paid · from $20.83/mo | No | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Activepieces | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 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.