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Notion vs Slack: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Notion and Slack. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Slack starts at $8.75/mo, making it $3/mo cheaper than Notion ($12/mo). Notion offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Notion vs Slack: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureNotionSlack
Starting Price$12/mo$8.75/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelper-seatper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Slack is the more affordable option, starting at $8.75/mo compared to Notion's $12/mo. Both are Project Management tools with 8 combined pricing plans and 90 features compared.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Project Management needs.

Pricing Plans
Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Trial of Notion AI
  • Basic forms
  • Basic sites
  • Notion Calendar
  • Notion Mail (Syncs with Gmail)
  • Databases including subtasks, dependencies, custom properties and more
Start with Free
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 90 days of message history
  • Up to 10 apps
  • 1:1 meetings
  • 1:1 external messages
  • Basic AI
  • AI conversation summaries
  • Slackbot (personal AI agent)
  • AI workflow generation
  • AI search
  • AI daily recaps
  • AI file summaries
  • SAML-based single sign-on
  • SCIM user management
  • EMM integration support
  • Native data loss prevention
Start with Free
Tier 2
Plus
$12/month
Includes
  • Trial of Notion AI
  • Custom forms
  • Custom sites
  • Unlimited charts
  • Unlimited collaborative blocks
  • Unlimited file uploads
  • Basic integrations
Start with Plus
Pro
$9/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited message history
  • Unlimited app integrations
  • Group meetings
  • Group external messages
  • Basic AI
  • AI conversation summaries
  • Slackbot (personal AI agent)
  • AI workflow generation
  • AI search
  • AI daily recaps
  • AI file summaries
  • SAML-based single sign-on
  • SCIM user management
  • EMM integration support
  • Native data loss prevention
Start with Pro
Tier 3
Business
$24/month
Includes
  • Notion Agent
  • AI Meeting Notes
  • Enterprise Search Beta
  • SAML SSO
  • Granular database permissions
  • Verify any page
  • Private teamspaces
  • Domain verification
  • Premium integrations
Start with Business
Business+Popular
$18/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited message history
  • Unlimited app integrations
  • Group meetings
  • Group external messages
  • Advanced AI
  • AI conversation summaries
  • Slackbot (personal AI agent) NEW
  • AI workflow generation
  • AI search
  • AI daily recaps
  • AI file summaries
  • SAML-based single sign-on
  • SCIM user management
  • EMM integration support
  • Native data loss prevention
Start with Business+
Tier 4
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Zero data retention with LLM providers
  • User provisioning (SCIM)
  • Advanced security & controls
  • Audit log
  • Customer success manager
  • Security & Compliance integrations (DLP, SIEM)
  • Domain management
  • Advanced integrations
Start with Enterprise
Enterprise+
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Unlimited message history
  • Unlimited app integrations
  • Group meetings
  • Group external messages
  • Enterprise-Grade AI
  • AI conversation summaries
  • Slackbot (personal AI agent) NEW
  • AI workflow generation
  • Enterprise search
  • AI daily recaps
  • AI file summaries
  • Multiple SAML configurations
  • SCIM user management
  • EMM integration support
  • Native data loss prevention
Start with Enterprise+

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Notion

All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, wikis, and project management

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Slack

Channel-based messaging platform for teams

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What Reviewers Say

Our Pick

Slack

Slack offers a free plan, starts at $3.25/mo lower ($8.75/mo vs $12/mo).

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Slack

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Notion if:

  • You prefer Notion's free tier features—Trial of Notion AI, Basic forms
  • You prioritize Notion's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • Notion's 4-tier per-seat structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning

Choose Slack if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Slack starts at $8.75/mo, saving $3.25/mo compared to Notion at $12/mo
  • You prefer Slack's free tier features—90 days of message history, Up to 10 apps
  • You want more features built-in—Slack offers 30 additional features across its plans

Both Notion and Slack offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: Notion includes 6 features, while Slack includes 15 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Notion vs Slack

Which is cheaper, Notion or Slack?
As of March 2026, Slack starts at a lower price point. Notion starts at $12/mo while Slack starts at $8.75/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Notion have vs Slack?
Notion offers 4 pricing plans, while Slack offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Notion or Slack offer a free plan?
Yes, both Notion and Slack offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
What is the most popular Slack plan?
The Business+ plan is Slack's most popular tier, priced at $18/mo. Key features include Unlimited message history, Unlimited app integrations, Group meetings.
Does Notion or Slack offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both Notion and Slack offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do Notion and Slack compare for Project Management?
Both Notion and Slack are Project Management tools. Notion offers 4 plans starting at $12/mo, while Slack offers 4 plans starting at $8.75/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Project Management needs.

Sources

  1. Notion Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Slack Official PricingVendor pricing page

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