Notion vs Slack
A side-by-side look at Notion and Slack: what each costs to start, whether there is a free plan, how easy they are to pick up, and which features and integrations they cover.
Which should you choose?
Choose Notion if
- Startups and small teams that want docs, wiki and light project tracking in one place
- Individuals building a personal knowledge system
- Teams that value templates and a large ecosystem
Choose Slack if
- Technology and product teams that live in chat and connect many tools
- Companies collaborating with agencies or clients through Slack Connect
- Organizations that want a mature admin, security and compliance toolset
Cheapest to start
Not confirmed
Free plan
Notion, Slack
Highest editor rating
Notion · 4.7
| Compare | Notion |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Starting price | From $12/mo |
| Editor rating | 4.7 |
| Ease of use | Easy (4/5) |
| Category | Productivity |
| Pricing model | Free plan for individuals; Plus is $12 per seat per month ($10 billed annually), Business is $24 ($20 annually) and includes Notion AI; Enterprise pricing is custom. |
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| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension, API |
| Integrations | Figma, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Make, Slack, Zapier |
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| AI assistant | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Audit logs | No |
| Calendar view | Yes |
| Channels & threads | No |
| Comments & mentions | Yes |
| Databases & tables | Yes |
| Gantt & timeline | Yes |
| Guest & client access | Yes |
| Kanban boards | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Roles & permissions | Yes |
| Screen sharing | No |
| SSO / SAML | No |
| Templates | Yes |
| Two-factor authentication | No |
| Video calls | No |
| Webhooks | No |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
Common questions
- Does Notion or Slack have a free plan?
- Both do. Notion and Slack each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- How long is the Notion and Slack free trial?
- Slack offers a 30-day free trial. Notion does not offer one.
- Which is easier to use, Notion or Slack?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Slack is the easier of the two, scoring 5 out of 5 against 4 for Notion. That is a judgement about how quickly a new team gets productive, not a measured benchmark.