Notion Alternatives Filtered by 'Real time collaboration'

The best alternative to Notion is Anytype, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Notion and loads of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Notion are Logseq, AFFiNE, Trilium Notes and Workflowy.

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Notion alternatives are mainly Team Collaboration Tools, but if you're looking for Note-taking Tools or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Mac, Open Source, EU, iPad, Self-Hosted and Linux. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Notion.
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  1. ClickUp icon
    Sponsored

    All-in-one system integrates project, task, and time management with customizable modular dashboards, collaborative image annotation, multiple task views, and granular workflow customization for teams of any size or industry, streamlining complex to simple projects.

    181 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  2. Anytype icon
     276 likes

    Manage notes, tasks, and projects offline with Markdown support. Enjoy encrypted storage, P2P syncing, and powerful dynamic collections across all devices, while allowing redistribution and modification for non-commercial uses.

    148 Anytype alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    Anytype vs Notion Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    t_me
    4

    Anytype has many advantages, but two are fundamentally important to me: 1) Anytype is privacy focused (only you can access your data), 2) Anytype is blazing fast and the workflow is uninterrupted. However, Anytype is still in open beta and lacks Notion's database relations and rollups. But they are on the roadmap and the devs are very active and responding to the communities needs. I have moved my second brain to Anytype and do not regret it.

    Mutant
    Positive
    -3

    Anytype vs notion, notion wins. Anytype vs obsidian, anytype wins

    suvi967
    Positive
    1

    I love it as a note-taking app. At first, it was a little confusing, but I really like it. My only problem with it, is a bit about the design of the notes, I wish I could change the size and make zoom.

    3 of 13 comments
    • Anytype is Freemium and ProprietaryNotion is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Anytype is Privacy focused and LightweightNotion is not according to our users
  3. Logseq icon
     320 likes

    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Emacs Org mode. Offers offline use, encrypted backups, plugin extensibility, LaTeX support, real-time collaboration, and hierarchical organization for personal knowledge management.

    177 Logseq alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
     
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    1
    Logseq vs Notion Comments
    isTrick
    Positive
    6

    Logseq have some good knowledge management tools out of the box, like graph view, flashcards, whiteboards, etc. It's open-source and privacy focused. But for project management isn't the best alternative.

    • Logseq is Free and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Logseq is Privacy focused and LightweightNotion is not according to our users
  4. AFFiNE icon
     111 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace combining note-taking, project and task management, Kanban board, interactive whiteboard, Pomodoro timer, Markdown support, offline access, real-time team collaboration with @mentions, goal tracking, subtasks, and customizable features.

    143 AFFiNE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    2
    AFFiNE vs Notion Comments
    adri66
    Positive
    0

    Notion like but open source

    sergey27564
    Positive
    0

    The whiteboard functional is great and helps to manage tasks and projects better

    • AFFiNE is Freemium and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AFFiNE is Privacy focused and LightweightNotion is not according to our users
  5. Workflowy icon
     315 likes

    Offers limitless nested lists for outlining, instant sync on web and mobile, real-time collaboration, file and photo uploads, kanban boards, tagging, offline editing, hoisting for branch focus, content sharing, text highlighting, and Dropbox auto-backup.

    361 Workflowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Nuclino icon
     134 likes

    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    337 Nuclino alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
     
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    3
    Nuclino vs Notion Comments
    Michael Chung
    Positive
    2

    Not as feature-packed as Notion but a lot faster. It uses a very similar approach to organizing and structuring content.

    Mike Flanagan
    Positive
    5

    Notion is a bit over-engineered, things get messy really fast. It's okay for a single user, while Nuclino shines as a team tool.

    Karim Abud
    Positive
    1

    More lightweight and easy-to-use than Notion.

    • Nuclino is Freemium and ProprietaryNotion is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nuclino is Lightweight and MinimalisticNotion is not according to our users
  7. Docmost icon
     45 likes

    Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software. It is an open-source alternative to Confluence and Notion.

    99 Docmost alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
  8. Airtable icon
     153 likes

    Powerful tool merging database and project management. Offers intuitive interface with grids, calendars, Kanban, templates, and real-time collaboration. Integrates with Slack, Google Drive, Salesforce; automates tasks; adapts for diverse workflows.

    72 Airtable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    1
    Airtable vs Notion Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Airtable is exactly like notion except it doesn't have pages and notes

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Airtable is Freemium and ProprietaryNotion is also Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Teable icon
     47 likes

    Teable is a super fast, real-time, professional, developer friendly, no-code database built on Postgres. It uses a simple, spreadsheet-like interface to create complex enterprise-level database applications.

    74 Teable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
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    1
    Teable vs Notion Comments
    D1re_W0lf
    Negative
    0

    It's a good Airtable alternative, not a Notion one.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Teable is Free Personal and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Quire icon
     215 likes

    An award-winning cloud-based Project Management software aims to help collaborative teams organize and manage from small enterprise projects to large-scale initiatives.

    454 Quire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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    1
    Quire vs Notion Comments
    Johnny
    Positive
    2

    You can create databases and also hierarchical documents just like on Notion, the only difference is that Quire is that 'everything is a task' different from the 'everything is a page' model from Notion.

    • Quire is Freemium and ProprietaryNotion is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Focalboard icon
     50 likes

    Focalboard is an open source, self-hosted alternative to Trello, Notion, and Asana.

    290 Focalboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    4
    Focalboard vs Notion Comments
    KazimirPodolski
    Negative
    1

    Completely different software.

    Johnny
    Positive
    1

    Both are pretty similar, but Focalboard it's self-hosted and that is a great advantage.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    This is supposedly an open-source self-hostable alternative to Notion, and marketed as such.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Focalboard is Free and Open SourceNotion is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Focalboard is Privacy focusedNotion is not according to our users
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