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Logseq vs Notion

How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.

Key differences

  • Logseq is open source; Notion is freemium.
  • Only Logseq is available on Linux.
  • Only Notion is available on Web.
Feature Logseq Notion
What it isA privacy-first, open-source platform for knowledge managementNotes, docs, wikis, projects — all in one workspace
LicenseOpen sourceFreemium
Web
Windows
macOS
Linux
iOS
Android
Self-hosted
RatingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
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About Logseq

Logseq is a privacy-first, open-source outliner for networked note-taking. Every block can be linked, referenced and queried, making it ideal for daily journals, research and connected thought. Notes are plain files stored locally.

About Notion

Notion combines documents, wikis, databases and project boards into one connected workspace. Teams use it as a single source of truth for notes, specs and planning, with powerful relational databases and a huge template ecosystem. The free plan works well for personal use; team features are paid.