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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Basecamp
Ranking in Project Management Software
22nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Notion
Ranking in Project Management Software
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Knowledge Management Software (1st), Document Automation Software (2nd), AI IT Support (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Basecamp is 1.5%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Notion is 1.4%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Notion1.4%
Basecamp1.5%
Other97.1%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Abenazzer Tadesse - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Operations Officer at BeOnline ICT
An easy-to-use project management solution with good stability and scalability
The recent update on the solution has made it a little bit complex. For example, to create a team and a project, there is a separate button that you need to click. Recently they updated it with only one button making it difficult for us to create teams or supply teams other than a project. Hence the solution could be more user-friendly. Additionally, some additional features need to be integrated so it'll be easy for other companies or project managers to manage software projects.
Rusira Sathnindu - PeerSpot reviewer
Automation Engineer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Minimal workspace has organized policies and student records and improves team collaboration
One of the main frustrations I have is the pricing of Notion. It is really pricey; we even used to call it pretty pricey for an expensive notepad. Notion has a per-user pricing model, but I think if it was per-organization pricing with a flat rate for the whole organization regardless of how many new people join, that would be really awesome. But with their current pricing models, especially for a growing organization when scaling from ten to one hundred employees, it is going to cost a lot of money. It is ten dollars as I remember, but that is a lot because you have to pay it per person. Another issue is that sometimes their markdown editor has a great many features, but sometimes the markdown editor breaks. When I copy something from ChatGPT and paste it there, sometimes the content gets messy. Only sometimes, but when it gets messy, it is really hard to fix things up. I might have to delete the entire thing and do everything by hand. So there are some bugs related to the markdown editor, but that is not always the case. The main pain point I would say is the pricing model. I do not have more needed improvements to add regarding integrations, performance, or mobile experience. Those areas are good in my mind. I have not actually used the mobile app a lot, but from other sides that is all good. The main two needed improvements I would suggest are a better pricing model and fixes for some bugs in the markdown editor.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The app functionality and ease of seeing the different functionalities parsed equally on the screen with consistent menu access to shift between areas."
"The ease of use is valuable."
"The ability to network informally is great for communicating with colleagues."
"Notion is an all-in-one product, allowing us to do many things in a single place."
"I can keep everything organized in Notion, making it easy to write features and ideas clearly, explain the problem, track my work, decide what matters, prioritize everything, and store knowledge including notes and previous decisions."
"The ability to structure data is one of the most essential functions of Notion."
"Notion is a great tool for note-keeping and note-sharing."
"Notion has positively impacted my organization by helping us to see that it is a very interesting tool to be explored in the future for a more thorough number of use cases."
"Notion has positively impacted my organization by helping me manage productivity."
"Notion has very strong integration capabilities."
"Notion is a great product, but I know it is very pricey."
 

Cons

"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"The product isn't easy to use. It's not very intuitive."
"Formalized area to store contact information indexed in a way that can pre-populate other areas would be helpful."
"There is not anything that is a standout limitation, but if I had to pick something, it would probably be that the offline mode could be improved, as most of the time you need an active internet connection for most features."
"I think there should be an AI improvement for Notion, such as an agentic AI for every user, and I think it would be better if the pricing were lower."
"I find that the search functionality in Notion could be improved for finding documentation or past meeting notes."
"It is complicated to connect Notion with external systems."
"Customer support for Notion is mediocre at best."
"I think Notion could improve by reducing the complexity, as it is overcomplicating things with too many features that can be hard for a user who starts from scratch to learn everything."
"I think Notion is now overcomplicating things, as there are too many features and for a user who starts from scratch, it can be difficult to learn everything."
"I think this part with the agents is not quite on point, and I think it needs some work."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product is affordable compared to other platforms."
"The solution's pricing can seem steep, especially when you work with a lot of people. If you are working on your own or for another business, the solution's price won't affect you much."
"The product has good pricing."
"The pricing structure is quite reasonable, and the basic plan covers the most essential features."
"I pay around $100 per year."
"It's pretty affordable."
"I rate the product's pricing a three out of ten. We only need to pay for it if we use it in the workspace."
"The product's pricing depends on the usage plans."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
23%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Security Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Construction Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Notion?
I do not have visibility into Notion's pricing, setup costs, or licensing because those are managed by our organization. From an end user perspective, the setup experience was straightforward, and ...
What needs improvement with Notion?
I think Notion could improve by reducing the complexity, as it is overcomplicating things with too many features that can be hard for a user who starts from scratch to learn everything.
What is your primary use case for Notion?
My main use of Notion is both personal and professional. Personally, I manage my daily life, and professionally I manage my projects. In the professional sphere, I gather all the client information...
 

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