A PRACTICAL BUYER’S COMPARISON

Todoist vs Notion.

Different strengths. Different costs. Here’s what to weigh before you choose.

Compare the plans as well as the brands. These prices may have different billing commitments and capacity limits; they are not equivalent quotes.
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Notion

Starting pointTask and lightweight project organization for individuals and small teams, with recurring tasks, shared projects and list, board or calendar layouts.Shared workspace for documentation, knowledge and lightweight project databases, aimed at small teams and professionals organizing work together.
Listed planBusinessPlus
Base price$10 / seat / mo$10 / seat / mo · annual billing
Pricing conditionsUSD 10/user/month monthly or USD 8/user/month billed yearly (USD 96/year), plus local tax. Business includes up to 500 team projects and 1,000 members/guests. Individual Beginner is free with five personal projects; individual Pro is a separate tier.USD 10 per member/month with annual billing; USD 12 with monthly billing. Plus includes 30-day page history and database automations. AI capabilities on Plus are a limited trial; Business adds broader AI and advanced permissions. Site custom domains are an extra paid add-on.
Documented capabilitiesprojects, collaborationcollaboration, projects, forms, automation
Free planYes, with limitsYes, with limits
TrialNot verifiedLimited Notion AI trial on Free and Plus; limits vary
IntegrationsNot yet verifiedSlack, Google Drive
Benefits (editorial)Separates personal tasks from shared team work. Recurring tasks and focused filters suit repeatable operations.Documentation and project records can be organized in the same workspace. Database properties and views support customized work tracking.
LimitationsFree personal accounts are limited to five projects. Business still has a 500-team-project limit.Plus does not include unrestricted Notion AI access. Advanced database permissions and private teamspaces require Business.
Typical fit (editorial)Marketing agency, Professional services, Creator & newsletter, Real estateMarketing agency, Professional services, Creator & newsletter
AI, support & ease of useConfirm plan-specific AI limits and support. Ease of use has not been independently tested.Confirm plan-specific AI limits and support. Ease of use has not been independently tested.
EvidenceSources checked 2026-10-09 →Sources checked 2026-10-10 →
Your next stepVisit TodoistStandard provider link; no commission currently earned.Visit NotionStandard provider link; no commission currently earned.

Use-case recommendations

Consider Todoist when…

Separates personal tasks from shared team work.

Check first: Free personal accounts are limited to five projects.

Consider Notion when…

Documentation and project records can be organized in the same workspace.

Check first: Plus does not include unrestricted Notion AI access.

Make the decision on your terms

Test your real workflow, calculate the full team and usage cost, and confirm export options before migrating. A higher advertised feature count does not necessarily create a better fit.

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