Notion

 

Notion is a project managing and note-taking app similar to Trello and AirTable. It can be used for teams as well as for individual use. It’s versatile and flexible to suit both personal and business goals. The open format allows users to customize the app into whatever they need. Think of a planner with all the open pages and stickers you might want or need. But it’s not a blank bullet journal. There are many templates and helpful hints to add the content you need, and want, as well as a few new features you weren’t aware you needed.

Notion is available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. The mobile connects with the desktop for ease of use. Having an app update on the computer from the phone is essential these days.

Pricing starts with a free personal-use account. Users can have up to five guests and unlimited pages and blocks. The next level is Personal Pro, $4 a month annually ($5 if billed monthly) for the additional services of unlimited file uploads and unlimited guests. It also has a thirty-day version history. For $8 a month annually ($10 if billed monthly), you can buy the Team level. Invite your team for free, have admin tools, shared workspaces, and unlimited membership. The last level Enterprise is customized to your needs but includes SAML SSO, user provisioning (SCIM), advanced security & controls, and a dedicated success manager. Contact their sales personnel for customization and pricing for this level.

As I explore the new app, I find it much less complex than Airtable and more customizable than Trello. I might have a new project manager for my books here.

Next week, we will dive into how to use the app. By the looks of the bells and whistles in Notion, we’ll need a Week 2 How-To as well.