Tools / Productivity

Notion

Free plan

Docs, databases and wikis in one workspace, with Notion AI

Notion combines documents, databases and project boards in one workspace. Notion AI can write, summarise, search your workspace and autofill databases. Full AI features are included on the Business plan; Free and Plus include a limited trial.

What freelancers use it for

  • →Running a client portal with project status and files
  • →Keeping SOPs and templates for your freelance business
  • →Tracking leads, projects and content in linked databases
  • →Summarising meeting notes into tasks

Key features

  • •Docs, wikis and databases
  • •Notion Agent for chat, drafting and autofill
  • •AI meeting notes on Business
  • •Enterprise Search on Business
  • •Large template gallery

Pros

  • +Flexible enough to run most of a small business
  • +Free plan is generous for individuals
  • +Easy to share pages with clients

Cons

  • −Full AI features require the Business plan
  • −Takes time to set up a system that works for you

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