- Pick it if you are:
- Teams already standardized on Microsoft 365 and Teams; Microsoft 365 admins who want governed content
- Top complaint:
- Loop agenda components stopped showing in Teams and Outlook meetings
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $21/mo
- Pick it if you are:
- Medium-to-large teams with complex wikis; Individual power users willing to learn
- Top complaint:
- Why is Notion AI only on the Business plan?
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $10/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Microsoft Loop
- Loop agenda components stopped showing in Teams and Outlook meetings(7/10)
- Loop components not showing up in Outlook and Teams calendar(7/10)
- Loop pages fail to sync and show an error dialog(8/10)
- Loop says 'unable to connect' and keeps retrying(7/10)
- Loop workspaces disappeared from the list(9/10)
Notion
- Notion offline mode limited: 50 database rows, no browser support(7/10)
- Is Notion down? Repeated outages and slow loading in 2026(7/10)
- Notion 'Cannot save changes' and sync errors(7/10)
Microsoft Loop
- Why is Microsoft Loop so slow with big workspaces?(6/10)
Notion
- Database performance degrades at 5,000+ records(8/10)
Microsoft Loop
- Can't create Loop workspaces on a personal Microsoft account(6/10)
Notion
No signals
Microsoft Loop
- People emailed a Loop component have to request access(5/10)
Notion
- No end-to-end encryption - Notion can read your notes(6/10)
Microsoft Loop
- Loop task lists do not stay in sync with Planner and To Do(6/10)
Notion
No signals
Microsoft Loop
- No bulk export or built-in backup for Loop workspaces(7/10)
- Loop overlaps with OneNote, SharePoint and Planner(5/10)
Notion
- Steep learning curve leads to productivity loss(6/10)
- Jack of all trades, master of none(5/10)
Microsoft Loop
- No real databases like Notion: boards and databases only as embeds(5/10)
Notion
No signals
Microsoft Loop
- Loop storage counts against your Microsoft storage quota(5/10)
- Copilot in Loop needs a separate paid Copilot license(5/10)
Notion
- Why is Notion AI only on the Business plan?(9/10)
- Frequent pricing changes erode user trust(7/10)
- Notion Plus plan only gets a limited AI trial(8/10)
- Account lockouts when trying to downgrade(9/10)
- Notion Custom Agents cost extra credits on top of seat price(7/10)
Microsoft Loop
No signals
Notion
- Notion customer support slow with billing disputes and refunds(9/10)
Microsoft Loop
No signals
Notion
- Mobile app slow and unreliable for quick notes(7/10)
Pricing Comparison
Microsoft Loop
Users: Up to 250 workspaces per user, 50 created per day, 1,000 members per workspace
Storage: Counts toward your Microsoft storage quota
Limits: No Loop components in Teams, Outlook or other apps, no Copilot in Loop, still marked public preview
Storage: Counts against the organization's SharePoint storage quota; 25 TB per workspace
Limits: Which plans include Loop is not listed on Microsoft's access page; exchange-only accounts without OneDrive or SharePoint may be limited
Limits: Not available for personal accounts
Notion
Users: Individuals; up to 10 guests
Storage: 5 MB per file upload
Limits: 5 MB uploads, 7-day history, no AI beyond trial, cannot buy Notion credits
Users: Per member
Storage: Unlimited uploads (about 5 GB max per file)
Limits: No full Notion AI, no SAML SSO, no private teamspaces, PDF export with subpages requires Business
Users: Per member
Storage: Unlimited uploads (about 5 GB max per file)
Limits: No SCIM, audit log or advanced security controls
Users: Custom
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Must contact sales
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Microsoft Loop | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time co-editing Pages and components | ||
| Real-time collaboration Multiple users can edit simultaneously | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Loop components in Teams and Outlook Work or school accounts only; not supported with personal accounts | ||
| Task lists synced to Planner and To Do Task Lists only, not progress trackers; reported as unreliable | ||
| API access Available on all plans | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline mode Desktop and mobile apps only; first 50 rows of a database's first view; subpages not included | ||
| Organization | ||
| Shared workspaces Workspace members can edit all pages; personal accounts limited to 250 workspaces | ||
| AI | ||
| AI assistant Full AI on Business ($20/seat) and Enterprise only; Free and Plus get a limited trial | ||
| Copilot in Loop Requires a Copilot license; not available with personal accounts | ||
| Custom Agents Business/Enterprise; billed in Notion credits ($10 per 1,000) since May 4, 2026 | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Mobile app Available but slow, frequent reloads needed | ||
| Data | ||
| Relational databases Comparison articles say boards and databases must be embedded from other products | ||
| Bulk export of workspaces Per-page PDF export; admins can export .loop or .html via Purview eDiscovery | ||
| Charts and graphs Basic only, requires external tools for advanced visualization | ||
| Security | ||
| End-to-end encryption Notion can access your content | ||
| Page password protection Cannot password-protect individual pages | ||
| Guest sharing Needs external sharing enabled and a guest account in the tenant; My workspace cannot be shared | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile apps iOS and Android | ||
| Standalone desktop app A G2 reviewer and Geekflare note it is a web app without a dedicated desktop app | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Templates library Extensive official and community templates | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| SAML SSO Business plan and above only | ||
| Audit logs Enterprise plan only | ||
| Custom domains Paid add-on for Notion Sites | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Native Gantt charts Timeline view exists but not full Gantt functionality | ||
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