Coda vs Notion
Coda suits teams building tailored workflows inside documents; Notion suits teams organizing knowledge and projects across pages, databases, and teamspaces. Coda, now called Superhuman Docs, combines connected tables, formulas, buttons, and automations in a doc. Notion brings documents, project tracking, publishing, and AI into a workspace organized for individuals or teams.
Last updated November 4, 2026.
At a glance
| Dimension | Coda | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Paid-seat billing | Doc Makers; editors and viewers free | Workspace members; guests free |
| Entry paid price | Superhuman Pro suite: $12/member/month annually | Plus: $10/member/month annually |
| Platforms | Web, Mac, iOS, Android | Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Core organization | Docs, pages, connected tables | Pages, databases, and teamspaces |
| Workflow tools | Formulas, buttons, and automations | Database automations and buttons |
| External data | Pack sync tables; two-way sync for select Packs | One-way database syncs |
| Free content limits | Shared docs: 50 objects and 1,000 rows | Unlimited blocks for individuals; limited for 2+ members |
| Free file limits | 10 MB per attachment; 1 GB per doc | 5 MB per uploaded file |
| Paid file limits | 250 MB per attachment | 5 GB per uploaded file |
| Web publishing | Published docs; custom domains on Pro | Publish Notion pages to the web |
| Enterprise access controls | SAML SSO and advanced admin controls | SAML SSO and SCIM |
| Enterprise support | Dedicated support team | Customer success manager |
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Which should you choose?
Choose Coda if
- Teams building custom trackers and workflows in docs
- Workspaces with a few Doc Makers and many editors
- Teams syncing data from external tools into tables
- Mac users who want a dedicated desktop app
Choose Notion if
- Teams organizing wikis, projects, and notes in teamspaces
- Teams that need a Windows desktop app
- Individuals publishing pages on a free plan
- Teams using database subtasks and dependencies
The verdict
Pick Coda when a few people will build workflow-heavy docs for many collaborators, particularly if connected tables and actions across other tools matter. Pick Notion when the team wants a shared home for documentation and projects, Windows desktop access, or published pages on the free plan. Check how many people need paid access: Coda’s standalone workspace billing charges Doc Makers while editors are free; Notion charges for workspace members on paid plans.
Coda vs Notion: common questions
- Is Coda still available under its original name?
- Coda is now called Superhuman Docs. Its docs remain available, including through Coda’s website, and existing Coda workspaces can continue on their plans.
- How does billing differ between Coda and Notion?
- Coda’s standalone workspace plans charge for Doc Makers, while editors and viewers are free. Notion’s paid plans charge per workspace member; guests can access pages they are invited to without a paid seat.
- How much do the entry paid plans cost?
- Notion lists Plus at $10 per member per month with annual billing. The Superhuman Pro suite, which includes Superhuman Docs, Grammarly, and Go, is $12 per member per month with annual billing; that suite price is not a standalone Coda Doc Maker price.
- Which is better for building workflows around external data?
- Coda supports Pack sync tables, formulas, buttons, and automations, including two-way sync for select Packs. Notion offers integrations, database automations, and one-way database syncs.
- What are the free-plan content limits?
- Coda’s free plan limits shared docs to 50 objects and 1,000 table rows per doc; personal docs have no page or object limit. Notion allows unlimited blocks for individuals but limits blocks in free workspaces with two or more members.
- Can I use either product on Windows?
- Both products work in a web browser on Windows. Notion also has a Windows desktop app; Superhuman Docs has a Mac desktop app but does not yet offer a Windows desktop app.
- How do file upload limits compare?
- Coda allows attachments up to 10 MB each on Free and 250 MB each on paid plans, with separate per-doc attachment limits. Notion allows files up to 5 MB each on Free and 5 GB each on paid plans.
- Can both products publish pages online?
- Yes. Coda supports publishing docs and includes custom-domain publishing with Superhuman Pro. Notion lets users publish pages to the web on its Free plan and offers additional site customization on paid plans.
