SharePoint vs Notion

Microsoft's corporate Swiss Army knife: it does everything, but you'll need a manual for each blade meets the swiss army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools. Here's our take.

SharePoint

Microsoft's corporate Swiss Army knife: it does everything, but you'll need a manual for each blade.

Pros

• Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, etc.)
• Robust document management with version control and permissions
• Customizable workflows and automation for business processes
• Built-in intranet capabilities for team collaboration

Cons

• Complex setup and administration can be overwhelming for non-IT staff
• Performance can lag with heavy customization or large datasets

Notion

Nice Pick

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

These tools serve different purposes. SharePoint is a hosting & deployment while Notion is a devtools. We picked Notion based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Notion wins

Based on overall popularity. Notion is more widely used, but SharePoint excels in its own space.