Should I use Notion or Simple Notes?

If you need databases, project management, or team wikis — Notion. If you just want to write, capture ideas, and find them fast — Simple Notes.

Can I use both Notion and Simple Notes?

Absolutely. Many people use Notion for project management and Simple Notes for personal writing and quick capture.

Is Simple Notes good for teams?

Simple Notes is designed for individuals. Team features are on our roadmap. For now, public note sharing allows read-only collaboration.

Simple Notes

Notion alternative

Simple Notes vs Notion: which is right for you?

Notion is powerful but overwhelming. Simple Notes is for people who just want to write.

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Why people leave Notion

✕Steep learning curve — databases, properties, views to configure
✕Slow to load on mobile and older devices
✕Pricing adds up quickly for teams
✕Overkill for simple note-taking
✕Notes feel like 'pages' — heavy and structured

Why Simple Notes is a great Notion alternative

Opens instantly — write your thought before you lose it
Markdown editor with no block types to learn
Free forever for individuals with no seat limits
Version history for every note, automatically
Share any note publicly with one toggle

Notion is an incredible tool — databases, wikis, project management, kanban boards. But for many people, that's also the problem. When all you want is to write a note, Notion's complexity gets in the way. Simple Notes is the focused alternative for writers and thinkers who don't need a second workspace.

Simple Notes vs Notion: feature comparison

Feature	Simple Notes	Notion
Load time	< 1 second	3–5 seconds
Learning curve	None	High
Markdown support
Free tier	Unlimited notes	Unlimited (with limits)
Version history (free)	10 versions	30 days
Public sharing
Database / kanban
Offline support
Focus mode
Price (paid)	€2.99/mo	$12/mo

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Frequently asked questions

Should I use Notion or Simple Notes?: If you need databases, project management, or team wikis — Notion. If you just want to write, capture ideas, and find them fast — Simple Notes.
Can I use both Notion and Simple Notes?: Absolutely. Many people use Notion for project management and Simple Notes for personal writing and quick capture.
Is Simple Notes good for teams?: Simple Notes is designed for individuals. Team features are on our roadmap. For now, public note sharing allows read-only collaboration.

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