Notion vs Todoist
A side-by-side look at Notion and Todoist: 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 Todoist if
- Individuals who want a fast, reliable personal task list
- Small teams sharing simple project task lists
- People who live in Google Calendar or Outlook
Cheapest to start
Not confirmed
Free plan
Notion, Todoist
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 |
| Browser extension | No |
| Calendar view | Yes |
| Comments & mentions | Yes |
| Databases & tables | Yes |
| Desktop app | No |
| Gantt & timeline | Yes |
| Guest & client access | Yes |
| Import & export | No |
| Kanban boards | Yes |
| Mobile app | No |
| Offline mode | No |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Roles & permissions | Yes |
| Templates | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
Common questions
- Does Notion or Todoist have a free plan?
- Both do. Notion and Todoist each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- Which is easier to use, Notion or Todoist?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Todoist 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.