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Freshservice 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

Freshservice
Ranking in Project Management Software
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (7th), Cloud Management (15th), IT Asset Management (6th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (5th)
Notion
Ranking in Project Management Software
11th
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 October 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Freshservice is 1.6%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Notion is 1.9%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Freshservice1.6%
Notion1.9%
Other96.5%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Trilochana Gouda - PeerSpot reviewer
Smooth incident management and easy to use while needing better escalation management
We are using Freshservice for the IT ticketing system for business users We use the ticketing system primarily, which is very easy to use for all users. Freshservice is helpful, especially in incident management. Incident management is very helpful, and the system is straightforward, making it…
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

"The solution is very responsive with a 97% success rate in funneling customer tickets."
"Freshservice's best feature is its user-friendliness."
"The portal is straightforward for the end-user, but that's not the best part of Freshservice. Integration is the part that's interesting because it's easy to set up a process. It's extremely simple to integrate. In one week, you can add change management. It's incredible."
"The solution has been very helpful engineering insights into the client's environment. We have been able to manage calls and incidence very efficiently which provides us with a clear understanding of the system warranty and the actions that we might need to take in terms of insights. The system is very dynamic and prevents any kind of over sides which is yours that there is smooth contract management. Also we can easily uphold SLAs and deliver enhanced services without breaching any agreements."
"I do like the workflow automation capabilities, where based upon certain actions, it will automatically go and route tickets to a particular person. It is fairly user-friendly."
"Freshservice has automated a lot of our tasks, including ticket responses and call assignments, which has sped up our operations considerably."
"We use the ticketing system primarily, which is very easy to use for all users."
"Depending on the size of your organization, is pretty standard and useful."
"The product is easy to use and has good responsiveness."
"The ability to create and organize notes, plans, and technical content in a single platform is the product's most valuable feature."
"Customer support is great, effective, and easy to reach."
"We can install it on mobile phones, making it feasible to manage productivity."
"It is easy to use and very intuitive compared to Microsoft Project."
"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."
"The initial setup is easy."
 

Cons

"Their analytics need improvement."
"Freshservice could improve the delegation and workflow management features."
"We'd like better integration with other products."
"You can't implement a complicated delivery workflow. We don't have the same problems with incident and change workflows. It's only for delivery workflow. They have a mechanism for modifying your incident or change workflow. There's a visual interface for that, so there's no reason not to have the same function for request management."
"Some of the ways that tasks are reported on and shown can be better. You can't see tasks in your regular ticket list view. You can't see a combo view of tasks and tickets. It is a little bit difficult to get a solid overview of your list of things to do. You can only see them in separate views, instead of one single view."
"Freshservice automation capabilities are improving the way we respond to a few customers. There is a bit of delay when we must respond to the customer."
"The reporting and management information (MI) are very limited, and stopped realistic and timely reporting on outstanding incidents."
"Freshservice's technical support has issues with delays and translations."
"Notion's UI needs improvement."
"User management needs improvement."
"The linked view of database, along with the sharing and permission settings, are areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement."
"If the internet or Notion's servers are down, I cannot access information. This is a big disadvantage."
"It is complicated to connect Notion with external systems."
"Adding more color options to the application would enhance its usability and flexibility, allowing users to better customize their content"
"The only problem I experience is that it often hangs. I might find myself trying to load a new page, but I am unable to move from one page to another due to frequent hanging."
"It can be difficult to contact the people at Notion."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."
"Our licensing fee for Freshservice is $2,500 a year."
"Compared to other tools, Freshservice is affordable."
"I don't think it's expensive for the US or some European markets. Still, when I used Freshservice in Mexico, some customers found it a bit pricey, especially considering the platform's features. I think the pricing is fair for use in the European market, but it might be perceived differently in Latin America."
"Freshservice is a fairly cheap solution. Though monthly payments can be made towards the licensing costs of the solution, my company prefers to make annual payments."
"Freshservice's licensing costs are pretty good, and it has different categories of pricing based on what modules and features you choose, which gives a lot of flexibility."
"The solution has an annual licensing model."
"Freshservice price is competitive, it is not more than other solutions on the market."
"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 pricing structure is quite reasonable, and the basic plan covers the most essential features."
"I pay around $100 per year."
"The product's pricing depends on the usage plans."
"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."
"Notion is free to use."
"The product is affordable compared to other platforms."
"The product has good pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Freshservice?
The solution has been very helpful engineering insights into the client's environment. We have been able to manage calls and incidence very efficiently which provides us with a clear understanding...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Freshservice?
The solution offers flat licensing and appears to be cost-effective.
What needs improvement with Freshservice?
There is a need for improvement in terms of automatic escalation to the next level if an issue is not resolved. It should optimize and allow customization. Additionally, asset management needs impr...
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...
 

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Sample Customers

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Western Carriers, Judson University, Golf Canada, Travix, Proxama, Paymentez, Ready Auto Transport
Startups like Loom, Mixpanel, Blinkist, Adobe, Deel and Education facilities such as USC, Dartmouth and The University of Chicago.
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