Nginx vs Notion

The web server that actually works, unlike your last deployment meets the swiss army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools. Here's our take.

Nginx

Nice Pick

The web server that actually works, unlike your last deployment.

Pros

• Handles thousands of concurrent connections with minimal memory
• Excellent for serving static content and reverse proxying
• Simple configuration syntax that doesn't require a PhD

Cons

• Dynamic content handling requires extra modules or workarounds
• Documentation can be sparse for advanced use cases

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 Nginx if: You want handles thousands of concurrent connections with minimal memory and can live with dynamic content handling requires extra modules or workarounds.

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

The Bottom Line

Nginx wins

The web server that actually works, unlike your last deployment.