Hey everyone,
I run a tech company and we’ve been using Notion for a while now. I’m pretty frustrated with how they’re handling their pricing and features lately. It feels like they’re constantly changing things up without warning.
We signed up for the yearly AI plan to get some cool new stuff, but then found out some of the tools we wanted were suddenly only for higher-tier plans. Support wasn’t much help at first, just saying it was all ‘beta’ features.
Now they’re trying to get us to upgrade to a pricier plan to keep using things we already paid for. It’s not just us either. I’ve noticed they’ve been bumping up prices, taking away features, and changing how they bill for users over the past year.
I get that companies need to make money, but this feels sneaky. It’s hard to plan our budget when things keep shifting. I’ve seen lots of other users complaining about it too.
What do you all think? Have you had similar experiences? I’m wondering if we should look for alternatives or if there’s a way to get Notion to be more upfront about these changes.
Let me know your thoughts!
I’ve encountered similar issues with Notion’s pricing strategies. It’s frustrating when features you rely on suddenly become inaccessible or require a higher-tier plan. This lack of transparency can indeed disrupt workflow and budgeting.
In our organization, we’ve started to diversify our tools to mitigate risk. We still use Notion for certain tasks, but we’ve also incorporated other platforms like Asana for project management and Coda for collaborative documentation. This approach has provided us with more stability and predictability in terms of features and costs.
Have you considered reaching out to Notion’s account management team? Sometimes they can offer custom solutions or grandfathered rates for long-term customers. If that fails, exploring alternatives might be your best bet for long-term planning and cost control.
yeah, i’ve noticed that too. its super annoying how they keep changing stuff. we switched to clickup a few months ago and its been way better. no surprises with pricing and the features are solid. might wanna check it out if ur fed up with notion’s bs.
I hear you on the Notion frustrations. We’ve been through similar headaches at my company. It’s like playing feature roulette sometimes.
One thing that’s helped us is keeping a close eye on their product roadmap and beta announcements. We’ve started treating any new feature as potentially temporary unless it’s explicitly listed in our plan’s guaranteed offerings.
We’ve also found some workarounds for features that got moved to higher tiers. For instance, when they limited certain database views, we built some custom solutions using their API. It’s not ideal, but it’s kept us from having to upgrade unnecessarily.
Have you looked into Notion’s Enterprise plan? It’s pricier, but we found it offers more stability and dedicated support. Might be worth considering if Notion is deeply integrated into your workflows.
Ultimately, we’re sticking with Notion for now, but we’re also exploring backup options like Coda and Airtable. It’s always good to have a plan B in this ever-changing SaaS landscape.