Notion vs Dropbox Paper

Notion9.2Visit Dropbox Paper9.0Visit

Higher score Notion #3 in Content Collaboration Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Notion

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Dropbox Paper #5 in Content Collaboration Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Dropbox

• Notion fits best

  Teams combining shared docs, wikis, and databases

• Dropbox Paper fits best

  Teams seeking simple, low-cost shared documents

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Side by side

Feature	Notion 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Dropbox Paper 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#3 in Content Collaboration Software	#5 in Content Collaboration Software
Best for	Teams combining shared docs, wikis, and databases	Teams seeking simple, low-cost shared documents
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$10/user/mo	$0.99/mo (best)
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	2FA
Integrations	6 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Notion 0/5 · Dropbox Paper 0/5
Real-time editing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Approval workflows	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Role permissions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
External guest access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Storage limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines documents, wikis, databases, and project pages Supports real-time collaboration, page sharing, and offline access in supported apps Connects with Slack, Google Drive, Figma, GitHub, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams	Supports simultaneous editing, comments, @mentions, and assigned to-dos Combines tables, files, links, images, GIFs, and embedded media in documents Paper mobile app supports offline editing with sync after reconnection
Cons	Offline access is limited to supported apps Plus costs $12 per user per month with monthly billing Notion is not open source	Paper is included in Dropbox plans, not sold as a separate product Desktop documents are web-based, with no desktop app Its collaboration feature set is narrower than broader document and workspace suites
Our verdict	Notion brings notes, documents, wikis, databases, and project pages together in a shared workspace. Individuals can organize information in linked pages, while teams can share pages and edit them in real time. Its web, desktop, and mobile… Read the review →	Dropbox Paper is a collaborative document tool within Dropbox for individuals and teams that need shared writing and lightweight project coordination. Documents support simultaneous editing, comments, @mentions, and assigned to-dos,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Notion — where it wins

  • Combines documents, wikis, databases, and project pages
  • Supports real-time collaboration, page sharing, and offline access in supported apps
  • Connects with Slack, Google Drive, Figma, GitHub, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

  Where it doesn't

  • Offline access is limited to supported apps
  • Plus costs $12 per user per month with monthly billing
  • Notion is not open source

• Dropbox Paper — where it wins

  • Supports simultaneous editing, comments, @mentions, and assigned to-dos
  • Combines tables, files, links, images, GIFs, and embedded media in documents
  • Paper mobile app supports offline editing with sync after reconnection

  Where it doesn't

  • Paper is included in Dropbox plans, not sold as a separate product
  • Desktop documents are web-based, with no desktop app
  • Its collaboration feature set is narrower than broader document and workspace suites

• Notion9.2/10 · Free plan

  Notion brings shared pages, databases, and knowledge bases into one collaborative workspace.

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• Dropbox Paper9.0/10 · Free plan

  A focused shared-document tool with live editing, comments, tasks, and mobile offline access.

  Visit DropboxFull verdict →