Notion

Pros

To have the ability to store, edit, import, and work all in one place is just amazing when using Notion. While I just listed a couple of features, notion has a vast array of benefits as well that will take any business to any level and just make it better.

I particularly love that I can also share workspaces and templates if I need to with colleagues anywhere around the world. Oh, and did I mention that there's a ton of free templates all over the internet and in new marketplaces to get you started quickly?

Finally, the added bonus of being able to make money creating and selling notion templates in any niche now that the market is still unsaturated is the icing on the cake.

I'm very much looking ahead to see what the creators are going to do with this amazing tool, and I'm going along for the ride because, at this point, the sky is the limit.

Cons

As a newbie, sometimes it can be a bit tricky using notion, and that leads to frustration. For instance, if I buy or get a notion resource that has already been completed, all I have to do is import it into my own notion, and that's a breeze.

However, when I start new projects, it will usually lead to vexation because I hate reading manuals and sometimes even watching tutorials. Being honest, this might not even be as much about the notion of being difficult to use as it is about me being stubborn.

Overall there isn't much about notion that I don't like because it is that good.

Pros

Notion offers a lot of features and tools to organize and publish your content. It is not just a note app, it includes databases than allow you to query your data and everything you need.

You may use it for yor personal or work life. It has many templates and a huge community where you will be able to find whatever you like.

There are many videos on youtube explaning how powerfull Notion is and how can you configure it to meet your goals.

I recommend this tool because it fits for many people and the free tier is enough for almost everybody.

Cons

I feel Notion interferes too much in my flow. I am used to have noting apps that give you the basics and you can build your own flow using them, no learning curve.

Notion offers a lot of features and this means it has a learning curve and many ways to organize your content.

I sometimes feel I invest more time in configuring the views, changing them from tables to lists, etc. just to have something beautiful when I just need a blank page and a checkboxes to organize my tasks.

Pros

One of the strengths of Notion is its flexibility. Users can create databases, tables, and lists with ease, and customize them with different views, filters, and sorting options. The platform also allows for rich media embedding, so users can add images, videos, and files to their notes and pages. It has a very generous education discount for both students and teachers.

Cons

While Notion is highly customizable, this can also be a weakness for some users. The platform's flexibility means that users need to spend a considerable amount of time setting up and configuring their workspace to meet their needs, which can be time-consuming and distracting.There are also privacy concerns. I remember a few reddit threads where users requested for support and they were surprised how easy it was for them to access their workspace after giving verbal/textual permission.Performance is also an issue. Complex or large workspaces can be extremely slow.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Notion

Pros

I like the versatility and flexibility of Notion. It can be customised endlessly to create a workspace that works best for you. We were able to create a perfect system for task and project that suits our needs. I also like that I can add tasks and different resources to my Favourites, and they appear in the sidebar, so I'm able to easily fetch what I need. It's also easy to track any changes and comments in the Updates tab, so you don't miss if someone left a comment or assigned something to you. Another small but fantastic feature is being able to insert code and choose the formatting for it. We're a software-heavy company, so storing and sharing pieces of code is essential.

Cons

It's hard to find points that I don't like, but perhaps the different views and layouts could be made more intuitive. Sometimes it can take a while to figure out the best way to organise data.

Pros

It has a a lot of flexibility and hidden potential needing a steady diet of instruction. This app does not teach itself.

Cons

There is a lot to learn before it is useful. For a tinkerer there is a great deal to play with to exercise creativity, but the learning curve is steep