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"We are able to handle more than one hundred POs at any given time with their shipping docs and info, with only one person in charge."

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"The ability to structure data is one of the most essential functions of Notion.""The product is easy to use and has good responsiveness.""The product is easy to use and has good responsiveness.""We can install it on mobile phones, making it feasible to manage productivity.""Notion is a great tool for note-keeping and note-sharing.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its flexibility...The initial setup of Notion is easy.""The initial setup is easy.""I like the high level of customization in Notion."

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Cons
"The search engine could be improved and also provide some kind of indexing."

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"Adding more color options to the application would enhance its usability and flexibility, allowing users to better customize their content""The product could be integrated with external platforms.""One area for improvement in the solution is the absence of integrated charts.""Notion's UI needs improvement.""There could be an automation feature included in the product.""Notion's UI could be better.""There could be an automation feature included in the product.""It is complicated to connect Notion with external systems."

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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."
  • "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 has good pricing."
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  • "The product's pricing depends on the usage plans."
  • "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."
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    At Mediacurrent we often get requests to compare Drupal to other platforms used for intranet sites and social business platforms (like https://dev.twitter.com/ for example). This is often referred to as “Social Business Software”, which has grown in popularity in recent years. I decided to do a round-up of a couple of the more well known platforms and compare their products to Drupal. In this roundup we will be comparing Jive, Sharepoint and Drupal Commons. Drupal Commons is a popular distribution created by Acquia to compete with some of these other proprietary platforms. There are many other options out there, commercial and otherwise, to compare with Drupal but I want to focus on Jive and Sharepoint for a couple of reasons. I chose Jive because it is one of the leading competitors in this space in respect to market share. Next, I chose Sharepoint because I have some history with Sharepoint. This experience dates back to when I built www.adhe.edu with Sharepoint 2007 a few years ago. I subsequently wrote this blog entry about my experience shortly after joining Mediacurrent. This roundup will also act as a refresher for those who read my original “Drupal vs. Sharepoint” blog. Yammer, which was recently bought by Microsoft and is the tool we currently use for office communication will also get some mentions throughout this article. As I went through and tested each of these tools I used three main criteria in my evaluation Cost Ability to Customize Overall features… Read more →
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    Top Answer:I like the high level of customization in Notion.
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:One area for improvement in the solution is the absence of integrated charts. I'm anticipating that update, which would significantly enhance company use cases. Currently, the workaround involves… more »
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    Yammer logo
    Compared 53% of the time.
    Atlassian Confluence logo
    Compared 47% of the time.
    Bitrix24 logo
    Compared 28% of the time.
    Microsoft Project logo
    Compared 26% of the time.
    Wrike logo
    Compared 23% of the time.
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    Compared 23% of the time.
    Also Known As
    Clearspace, Jive SBS, Jive Engage, Jive-x, Jive-n
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    Overview

    The workplace has changed. It has become more mobile, and has become a place where communication and collaboration across all spheres of the business is key to success. This is where Jive comes in with its cutting-edge mobile portal, its enterprise social network, and its integrative platform that is compatible with current infrastructure and modern cloud applications.

    As a portal, Jive brings colleagues, content, and current news straight to your desktop or mobile device at the touch of your fingertips. The enterprise social software aspect of Jive connects business colleagues as never-before across geographical locations and throughout the organizational structure. The Jive platform is completely flexible and integrative, and will seamlessly integrate with current systems such as SharePoint and CRM tools, as well as cloud apps like Google Drive and Okta

    Notion is an all-in-one workspace that enables teams to collaborate, organize, and manage their work effectively. Its primary use case is to streamline project management, knowledge sharing, and task tracking. With its versatile functionality, Notion allows users to create and customize databases, wikis, and documents, making it a powerful tool for organizing information.

    The most valuable functionality of Notion lies in its flexibility and ease of use. Users can create and link various types of content, such as text, images, files, and even embed external resources. This enables teams to centralize their work and collaborate seamlessly, eliminating the need for multiple tools. Notion's drag-and-drop interface and intuitive editing features make it accessible to users of all technical backgrounds.

    Notion helps organizations by fostering transparency, improving productivity, and enhancing knowledge management. By providing a centralized platform for collaboration, teams can easily access and contribute to shared projects, reducing communication gaps and ensuring everyone is on the same page.

    Notion's powerful search functionality and tagging system enable efficient information retrieval, making it easier to find and share knowledge within the organization.
    Sample Customers
    Eloqua, Hitachi Data Systems,T-Mobile, UBM, Thomson-Reuters, Groupon, Nike, Cisco, and others.
    Startups like Loom, Mixpanel, Blinkist, Adobe, Deel and Education facilities such as USC, Dartmouth and The University of Chicago.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government10%
    Healthcare Company9%
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    Small Business50%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise59%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business67%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise22%
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    Jive is ranked 8th in Knowledge Management Software while Notion is ranked 5th in Knowledge Management Software with 8 reviews. Jive is rated 8.2, while Notion is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Jive writes "Used by our agile teams instead of email to track impediments". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Notion writes "Highly-recommended and customizable solution for extensive data management". Jive is most compared with Yammer and Atlassian Confluence, whereas Notion is most compared with Bitrix24, Microsoft Project, Wrike and Zendesk.

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