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Adobe Workfront vs Notion comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Adobe Workfront
Ranking in Project Management Software
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Digital Asset Management (1st)
Notion
Ranking in Project Management Software
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Knowledge Management Software (2nd), Document Automation Software (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Adobe Workfront is 3.2%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Notion is 2.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Graham Sprague - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized task management and simplified creative collaboration but interface is inconsistent
Adobe Workfront could improve its interface, which may benefit from an overhaul for better consistency between the web interface and the API. The current setup was not originally designed API-first, leading to some confusion and differences in available functions. Additionally, the low-code environment in Workfront Fusion is beneficial yet sometimes limiting, and it might be more powerful with enhancements.
Iván Fanego - PeerSpot reviewer
Creates customizable systems and improve team collaboration
Notion is a very flexible and customizable platform, allowing users to create whatever they need. The most impactful feature for project management is the ability to invite multiple client stakeholders without complication. Once I understand the basics, it's easy to use despite an initial learning curve. It also significantly improves team collaboration through customized views and visualizations of data.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I can say it is a powerful tool. We have everything in-house in that tool, like, creating reports, dashboards, creating various workflows, and everything we have inside one application."
"I also like Workfront's integration. The solution integrates natively with other systems. It's easy to connect Workfront to any product that has a customer service database, such as a CRM or service ticket management solution."
"Monitoring the progress of projects and tasks is very effective."
"The solution is stable."
"Feature-wise, I would say that its overall ability to be infinitely customizable is valuable...My experience with the support team has been amazing."
"The intake feature is the most valuable in Workfront."
"The tool is very user-friendly."
"Adobe Workfront has been stable in my experience, and I would rate its stability as an eight out of ten."
"Notion is heavily used in my workflow."
"I like the high level of customization in Notion."
"Notion has very strong integration capabilities."
"Notion is a very flexible and customizable platform, allowing users to create whatever they need."
"I rate Notion a ten out of ten."
"It is easy to use and very intuitive compared to Microsoft Project."
"Customer support is great, effective, and easy to reach."
"Notion is an all-in-one product, allowing us to do many things in a single place."
 

Cons

"Workfront's reporting capabilities must be improved."
"I would say that the stability, honestly, has gone down since the Adobe acquisition, and the quality when they roll out their updates."
"The interface can also be customized to fit and accept many tools for better performance and customer service improvement."
"Integration with Azure DevOps could be improved to facilitate better communication between the two systems."
"Sometimes, new users find it a bit difficult to handle Adobe Workfront."
"We were having some difficulties creating different kinds of reports and dashboards."
"I have used the product and instantiated it, almost seven years back. The process was fairly complex, however, I don't know if they have changed the same now. But this is something I think, if not addressed can be improved. Another area that needs a little attention, is the change of implementation lead. Back when we had Workfront instantiated, we often had our timeline delayed due to the change in the implementation lead. Now Workfront is under Adobe and, in case, this issue, isn't fixed it should be given due attention. Also, Workfront is a universal tool, which can pose a difficulty for small businesses and companies, who don't have the required time, effort, and knowledge to configure it periodically."
"Sometimes there are glitches when we are reviewing an interactive proof."
"It can be difficult to contact the people at Notion."
"The only problem I experience is that it often hangs."
"There could be an automation feature included in the product."
"The product could be integrated with external platforms."
"Adding more color options to the application would enhance its usability and flexibility, allowing users to better customize their content"
"Notion's UI needs improvement."
"One area for improvement in the solution is the absence of integrated charts."
"Notion has one big downside: the lack of an offline mode. If the internet or Notion's servers are down, I cannot access information. This is a big disadvantage."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Speaking about pricing, I wouldn't recommend it to a smaller company because I do think the price point is higher than other solutions that can work."
"Adobe purchased Workfront in the past year, and they're putting work into developing the platform, so I expect the price to rise. It isn't cheap, but it's reasonable for the value it provides. It isn't Monday.com where you pick a license with a set price, and you've got a project manager."
"We are partners with Adobe, so we get the licensing at a cheaper rate."
"The pricing of Workfront is completely license based."
"Adobe Workfront is an expensive solution."
"The pricing is a barrier to implementation. It is expensive compared to other competitors. Speaking about licensing, they have a private manager license for $1000, which you can use for administration as well. Then they offer a worker license for $500, and then a reviewer or contributor license which is free."
"The product's pricing depends on the usage plans."
"The product has good pricing."
"The pricing structure is quite reasonable, and the basic plan covers the most essential features."
"Notion offers a free plan that covers most functionalities. Clients are only prompted to upgrade if they require AI capabilities, priced at $10 for unlimited usage, or if they need to add team members, typically around $10 per member."
"The product is affordable compared to other platforms."
"It's pretty affordable."
"I pay around $100 per year."
"The product has good pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
43%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
University
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Media Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Workfront?
I can say it is a powerful tool. We have everything in-house in that tool, like, creating reports, dashboards, creating various workflows, and everything we have inside one application.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Workfront?
Workfront incurs around a hundred thousand plus dollars per year. Licensing is strict, particularly with free accounts, however, it offers flexibility in project access, which could be enhanced fur...
What needs improvement with Workfront?
Integration with Azure DevOps could be improved to facilitate better communication between the two systems. The current report is not providing the expected side-by-side comparison of capabilities,...
What do you like most about Notion?
I like the high level of customization in Notion.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Notion?
The licensing and setup cost for Notion is affordable for us as a small company.
What needs improvement with Notion?
The main problem with Notion is that it's not flexible enough for all of the use cases we intend to address. For instance, it is challenging to focus on a single KPI as it's mandatory to have a cha...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

AtTask, Workfront DAM
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Sample Customers

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Startups like Loom, Mixpanel, Blinkist, Adobe, Deel and Education facilities such as USC, Dartmouth and The University of Chicago.
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