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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (70.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Notability
Star Rating
(43)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about NotabilityNotion
Star Rating
(8,200)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Notability excels in its audio recording capabilities, allowing users to take notes while recording lectures or meetings, which is a feature that many find invaluable for studying and reference. In contrast, Notion lacks this specific functionality, focusing more on text and project management.
- Reviewers mention that Notability's handwriting recognition is a standout feature, making it easy to convert handwritten notes into typed text. Users on G2 appreciate this for its seamless integration with their note-taking process, while Notion does not offer a comparable handwriting feature.
- G2 users highlight Notion's robust project management tools, such as GANTT charts and calendar views, which are particularly useful for teams managing multiple projects. In comparison, Notability is more focused on individual note-taking and lacks advanced project management features.
- Users say that Notion's templates and customizable pages allow for a high degree of personalization, making it easier to create tailored workflows. Reviewers mention that Notability's templates are more limited, which can restrict users looking for specific organizational structures.
- Reviewers mention that Notion's collaborative features, such as real-time editing and comments, are highly praised, making it a preferred choice for teams. In contrast, Notability is primarily designed for individual use, which can limit collaboration capabilities.
- Users report that Notability's simplicity and ease of use make it a favorite among students and professionals who need a straightforward note-taking solution. However, reviewers mention that Notion's steeper learning curve can be a barrier for new users, despite its powerful features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notability
No pricing availableNotion
Free
Free
For individuals to organize personal projects and life
- Free for individual usage
- Basic forms
- Basic sites
Free Trial
Notability
No trial information availableNotion
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
30
8.8
6,660
Ease of Use
9.3
29
8.3
6,786
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
2,878
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.5
1,611
Quality of Support
8.8
18
8.5
4,713
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.9
1,487
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
27
9.5
6,731
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.7
3486
Not enough data
8.3
3422
Not enough data
8.6
3504
Not enough data
8.9
3609
Not enough data
7.7
2895
Not enough data
7.4
2688
Not enough data
8.4
3408
Not enough data
7.5
3035
Projects
Not enough data
8.8
3316
Not enough data
8.3
2947
Not enough data
7.4
2365
Not enough data
8.1
3159
Not enough data
8.5
3068
Not enough data
7.4
2424
Not enough data
7.8
2539
Not enough data
8.3
3235
Not enough data
7.2
2193
Not enough data
7.5
2455
Not enough data
7.7
2358
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.9
2622
Not enough data
7.8
2684
Not enough data
7.9
2951
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
2245
Not enough data
7.6
2301
Not enough data
8.2
2896
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
1178
Not enough data
7.9
1174
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
6.7
495
Not enough data
7.0
492
Not enough data
6.9
493
Not enough data
6.9
491
Not enough data
7.2
492
Not enough data
6.6
489
Not enough data
6.8
489
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.0
27
Data
Not enough data
8.0
190
Not enough data
7.9
187
Interaction
Not enough data
7.5
186
Not enough data
8.0
192
Not enough data
8.1
192
Not enough data
8.0
188
Not enough data
8.2
189
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
7.6
25
Learning
Not enough data
8.0
188
Not enough data
7.3
182
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
6.8
21
Not enough data
6.6
21
Content Generation
Not enough data
7.8
184
Not enough data
7.9
183
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.2
21
System
Not enough data
7.1
180
Not enough data
7.8
184
Not enough data
7.7
182
Not enough data
7.8
185
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.5
120
Not enough data
7.6
119
Not enough data
7.5
118
Not enough data
7.6
120
Not enough data
7.9
120
Not enough data
7.4
116
Not enough data
7.3
121
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.0
21
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.3
21
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
3366
Not enough data
8.3
3155
Not enough data
8.6
3321
Formatting
Not enough data
7.2
2100
Not enough data
8.0
2881
Not enough data
7.0
2104
Content
Not enough data
8.2
2957
Not enough data
8.4
3204
Not enough data
7.8
2359
Product Type
Not enough data
8.4
2596
Not enough data
7.4
1967
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
955
Not enough data
8.4
961
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.3
3406
Not enough data
8.0
2820
Not enough data
8.0
2943
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
2362
Not enough data
8.3
3074
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
2898
Not enough data
8.7
3286
Not enough data
7.8
3152
Not enough data
8.0
2886
Not enough data
7.4
2594
Not enough data
8.6
3141
Not enough data
7.6
2600
Not enough data
7.9
2676
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.2
712
Not enough data
7.4
716
Not enough data
6.9
710
Compatibility
Not enough data
7.7
286
Not enough data
7.7
284
Not enough data
7.2
276
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.0
141
Not enough data
6.9
141
Not enough data
7.1
141
Not enough data
6.9
137
Not enough data
6.7
136
Not enough data
6.8
138
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.7
287
Not enough data
7.6
279
Not enough data
7.3
278
Not enough data
7.6
280
Not enough data
8.0
286
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.4
70
Not enough data
7.0
70
Not enough data
6.9
70
Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
282
Not enough data
7.2
283
Not enough data
7.6
282
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.5
71
Not enough data
7.3
71
Not enough data
7.0
69
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.5
68
Not enough data
7.1
67
Not enough data
7.1
67
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.4
64
Not enough data
7.4
66
Not enough data
7.6
66
Not enough data
7.3
65
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
7.7
357
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Notability and Notion are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Notability has no unique categories
Notion is categorized as Knowledge Base, AI Writing Assistant, Project Management, Enterprise Search Software, and AI Chatbots
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notability
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Notion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
17.9%
Education Management
15.4%
Hospital & Health Care
7.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.1%
Medical Practice
5.1%
Other
48.7%
Computer Software
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Higher Education
7.1%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
56.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Notability
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Yevgeniy D.
Verified User in Higher Education
Ease of the interface. The best note taking app. Simple joy. Also great for zoom calls. I also love the laser pointer function when connecting to zoom calls. It does me to point on the screen without writing, which is a great way to explain the material....
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mohan D.
Verified User
1. recent mac update has removed some features like ability to select multiple pages to move up and down in the notebook. 2. only single level folders
Notion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Meghan F.
Verified User
There's nothing I especially like about Notion that's not offered at a higher level by competitors.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Construction
Support for chatgpt 4.0 model is preferred.
Yevgeniy D.
Verified User in Higher Education
Ease of the interface. The best note taking app. Simple joy. Also great for zoom calls. I also love the laser pointer function when connecting to zoom calls. It does me to point on the screen without writing, which is a great way to explain the material....
Meghan F.
Verified User
There's nothing I especially like about Notion that's not offered at a higher level by competitors.
Mohan D.
Verified User
1. recent mac update has removed some features like ability to select multiple pages to move up and down in the notebook. 2. only single level folders
Verified User in Construction
Support for chatgpt 4.0 model is preferred.
Discussions
Is notability free on iPad?
2 Comments
ND
NoRead more
Add to laptop
1 Comment
MS
Notability is an app that works only on Apple devices. It does have an app for the computer - but it is only available on macOS. It is a paid app which...Read more
What does the notability app do?
1 Comment
MD
Take notes with Apple Pencil that sync with computerRead more
Is there a way to make font and text boxes even smaller? I'm at the lowest font size already
2 Comments
NM
Not really. If you have already click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner and chosen small text, then at the moment that's all you can doRead more
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