Google Keep vs Notion

Google Keep9.2Visit Notion9.1Visit

Higher score Google Keep #2 in Notes Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Google Keep

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Notion #3 in Notes Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Notion

• Google Keep fits best

  People wanting simple, free collaborative notes

• Notion fits best

  Teams building collaborative notes and knowledge bases

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Side by side

Feature	Google Keep 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Notion 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.1
Ranking	#2 in Notes Apps	#3 in Notes Apps
Best for	People wanting simple, free collaborative notes	Teams building collaborative notes and knowledge bases
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$10/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Keep 1/4 · Notion 1/4
Offline access	✓	✓
Markdown support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Web clipper	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Shared collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Sync model	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Capture text, checklists, photos, drawings, and audio in one place Edit shared notes together in real time and set reminders Access notes offline, then synchronize after reconnecting	Combines rich-text notes, wikis, and databases with multiple views Supports real-time collaboration, sharing, and offline editing in supported apps Connects with Slack, Google Drive, Figma, GitHub, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
Cons	Organization centers on labels, colors, pins, filters, and archives Its feature set is simpler than more feature-rich note-taking apps Gemini list creation and Workspace connections may matter less outside Google	Its broad workspace scope may exceed the needs of simple note-taking Plus starts at $10 per user monthly with annual billing Advanced permissions and administration are reserved for higher-tier plans
Our verdict	Google Keep is a free notes app for people who want to capture everyday information without a complex workspace. It handles text notes and checklists as well as photos, drawings, and audio recordings. Labels, colors, pins, filters, and… Read the review →	Notion brings notes, documents, wikis, databases, and project pages into a shared workspace. Individuals can organize information in linked pages and databases, while teams can collaborate on pages and share them. Its mix of knowledge… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Keep — where it wins

  • Capture text, checklists, photos, drawings, and audio in one place
  • Edit shared notes together in real time and set reminders
  • Access notes offline, then synchronize after reconnecting

  Where it doesn't

  • Organization centers on labels, colors, pins, filters, and archives
  • Its feature set is simpler than more feature-rich note-taking apps
  • Gemini list creation and Workspace connections may matter less outside Google

• Notion — where it wins

  • Combines rich-text notes, wikis, and databases with multiple views
  • Supports real-time collaboration, sharing, and offline editing in supported apps
  • Connects with Slack, Google Drive, Figma, GitHub, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

  Where it doesn't

  • Its broad workspace scope may exceed the needs of simple note-taking
  • Plus starts at $10 per user monthly with annual billing
  • Advanced permissions and administration are reserved for higher-tier plans

• Google Keep9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free, straightforward notes app for shared lists and everyday capture.

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• Notion9.1/10 · Free plan

  A flexible workspace for shared knowledge, with a free plan and paid collaboration features.

  Visit NotionFull verdict →