Notion vs Alternatives
| Feature | Notion |
Obsidian |
Trello |
Asana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pages + DBs | Full | Pages only | Boards | Projects & tasks |
| Views | Table/Board/Calendar | Graph (plugin) | Board | List/Timeline/Board |
| Collaboration | Real‑time | Limited | Good | Excellent |
| Offline | Improved | Strong | Weak | Moderate |
Rule of thumb: Choose Notion for an all‑in‑one hub. Choose Obsidian for local, offline notes. Choose Trello for lightweight boards. Choose Asana for larger teams with timelines and workload.
Notion — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Notion good for teams or just individuals?
Both. Individuals benefit from the all‑in‑one docs + databases model. Teams get granular permissions, comments, and powerful views for projects and knowledge bases.
Does Notion work offline?
Offline support has improved but still depends on the platform. It’s best for short stints offline with automatic re‑sync when you reconnect.
How does Notion compare to Obsidian for personal notes?
Obsidian excels at local, markdown‑first notes and strong offline use. Notion shines when you need shared databases, multiple views, and collaboration.
Can I migrate my data if I leave Notion?
Yes. You can export pages and databases to formats like Markdown/CSV, though complex relations and formulas may require manual cleanup.