Jupyter vs Notion

The notebook that made data scientists feel like artists, until they tried to version control it meets the swiss army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools. Here's our take.

Jupyter

Nice Pick

The notebook that made data scientists feel like artists, until they tried to version control it.

Pros

• Interactive notebooks perfect for exploratory data analysis and teaching
• Supports over 40 languages, making it versatile for multi-language projects
• Rich output with live code, visualizations, and markdown in one document

Cons

• Notoriously messy for version control and collaboration due to JSON-based files
• Can become sluggish with large datasets or complex visualizations

Notion

The Swiss Army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools.

Pros

• Flexible block-based editor for endless customization
• All-in-one workspace combining notes, databases, and project management
• Great for collaboration with real-time editing and sharing
• Free tier is generous for personal use

Cons

• Can feel overwhelming with too many options and setup time
• Offline mode is clunky and unreliable

The Verdict

Use Jupyter if: You want interactive notebooks perfect for exploratory data analysis and teaching and can live with notoriously messy for version control and collaboration due to json-based files.

Use Notion if: You prioritize flexible block-based editor for endless customization over what Jupyter offers.

The Bottom Line

Jupyter wins

The notebook that made data scientists feel like artists, until they tried to version control it.