Notion vs Todoist

Updated 2026-09-03

Verdict

Notion (Plus $10/seat/month, free plan) is an all-in-one workspace for notes, docs, wikis and databases; Todoist (Pro $5/user/month, free plan with 5 personal projects) is a dedicated task manager with natural-language capture and deep productivity features. Notion for knowledge plus lightweight projects in one place; Todoist for focused personal and team task management.

Pricing	Notion	Todoist
Pricing	10 USD	5 USD
Free tier	Yes	Yes
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

Notion — Pros

Generous free plan
Notes, wiki and databases in one workspace
Web, desktop and mobile apps

Todoist — Pros

Generous free plan for real personal task management
Natural-language input and quick capture on every platform
Cheap paid tiers; Business team workspace at $8/user/month

Notion — Cons

Advanced features require the paid Plus plan
Proprietary software, no self-hosted option

Todoist — Cons

Free plan capped at 5 personal projects and 3 filters
Calendar layout and custom reminders require Pro
Activity history limited to 1 week on free

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FAQ

Is Notion cheaper than Todoist?

Notion starts at 10 USD (checked 2026-09-03); Todoist starts at 5 USD (checked 2026-09-03). Check the current pricing page for the latest tiers.

Do Notion and Todoist have a free plan?

Both Notion and Todoist offer — see the comparison table above.

What platforms does Notion vs Todoist support?

Notion is available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Todoist is available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.

Are Notion and Todoist in the same category?

Yes. Both Notion and Todoist are classified as productivity tools.

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