iA Writer
Notion
iA Writer
Notion
iA Writer
Notion
iA Writer
No signals
Notion
iA Writer
No signals
Notion
iA Writer
No signals
Notion
iA Writer
No signals
Notion
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited (your cloud storage)
Limits: Mac only, must buy other platforms separately
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited (your cloud storage)
Limits: iOS only
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited (your cloud storage)
Limits: Windows only, no iCloud (use Dropbox/Google Drive)
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited (your cloud storage)
Limits: Android only, no iCloud (use Dropbox/Google Drive)
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Must maintain subscription for access
Users: 1 user (can invite up to 10 guests)
Storage: 5MB per file upload limit
Limits: No team workspaces, Limited page history (7 days), No admin tools, 20 AI responses lifetime (not renewable)
Users: 1 user (unlimited guests)
Storage: Unlimited file uploads
Limits: No Notion AI beyond 20 responses, No SAML SSO, No advanced permissions, No private teamspaces
Users: Per user pricing
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No user provisioning (SCIM), No audit log, No advanced security controls
Users: Custom
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Must contact sales, Annual contracts only
| Feature | iA Writer | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Usability | ||
| Focus Mode Signature feature | ||
| WYSIWYG Markdown Shows raw syntax | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Multiple users can edit simultaneously | ||
| Collaboration Not available | ||
| Portability | ||
| Plain text Markdown No proprietary format | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline mode Limited - 50 rows max, no browser support, sync conflicts | ||
| iCloud sync Apple devices | ||
| Dropbox sync All platforms | ||
| Google Drive sync Windows/Android | ||
| Platform | ||
| Cross-platform Mac, iOS, Windows, Android | ||
| AI | ||
| AI assistant Business plan only ($20/user). Plus gets 20 lifetime responses. | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Mobile app Available but slow, frequent reloads needed | ||
| Security | ||
| End-to-end encryption Notion can access your content | ||
| Page password protection Cannot password-protect individual pages | ||
| Writing | ||
| Style checker Realtime filler detection | ||
| Syntax highlighting Parts of speech coloring | ||
| Data | ||
| Relational databases Available but performance degrades at 5000+ records | ||
| Charts and graphs Basic only, requires external tools for advanced visualization | ||
| Integrations | ||
| API access Available on all plans | ||
| Pricing | ||
| One-time purchase Per platform | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Templates library Extensive official and community templates | ||
| Export | ||
| Word export DOCX support | ||
| PDF export Available | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| SAML SSO Business plan and above only | ||
| Audit logs Enterprise plan only | ||
| Custom domains Additional $480/year per 5 domains | ||
| Organization | ||
| Library organization Flat file structure only | ||
| Smart folders Not available | ||
| Document merging Not available | ||
| Research management Not available | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Native Gantt charts Timeline view exists but not full Gantt functionality | ||
