Notion vs Logseq

Notion9.1Visit Logseq8.6Visit

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

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Logseq #8 in Notes Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Logseq

• Notion fits best

  Teams building collaborative notes and knowledge bases

• Logseq fits best

  Open-source users building a linked knowledge graph

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Side by side

Feature	Notion 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Logseq 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Notes Apps	#8 in Notes Apps
Best for	Teams building collaborative notes and knowledge bases	Open-source users building a linked knowledge graph
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$10/user/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Notion 1/4 · Logseq 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	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	Links pages, blocks, and references into knowledge graphs Supports Markdown, Org-mode, queries, and PDF annotation Runs on web, desktop, and mobile, with plugins and themes
Cons	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	Zotero is the only listed integration Real-time collaboration and encrypted sync are experimental Traditional Sync is in beta and does not support collaboration
Our verdict	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 →	Logseq is an open-source note-taking and knowledge management app for people who want to organize ideas as connected pages and blocks rather than a collection of isolated documents. Its local graphs use plain-text Markdown or Org-mode… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Logseq — where it wins

  • Links pages, blocks, and references into knowledge graphs
  • Supports Markdown, Org-mode, queries, and PDF annotation
  • Runs on web, desktop, and mobile, with plugins and themes

  Where it doesn't

  • Zotero is the only listed integration
  • Real-time collaboration and encrypted sync are experimental
  • Traditional Sync is in beta and does not support collaboration

• Notion9.1/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit NotionFull verdict →
• Logseq8.6/10 · Free plan

  A flexible local-first graph for personal notes, tasks, and research.

  Visit LogseqFull verdict →