Side-by-side comparison
Coda vs Notion
Plans, free tiers and API access for Coda and Notion, from each vendor's own pages. Last checked Oct 5, 2026.
The short answer
- Notion has the lower entry price at $10/mo, against $12/mo for Coda.
- Both Coda and Notion have an ongoing free plan.
- Coda lists API access; we could not confirm it for Notion.
Pricing and features
- Pro$12/mo
- Team$36/mo
- Plus$10/mo
- Business$20/mo
How to choose
Coda and Notion both offer free plans, but they suit different work. Coda aims at teams turning docs into apps, and its free docs have limits on doc size and automations. Coda Pro is per seat at 12 per month, or 10 billed annually, and Team is 36 per month, or 30 billed annually; per-seat prices have not been confirmed. Notion is a single workspace for docs, tasks and wikis. Its Free plan is 0 per member per month, Plus is 10 and Business is 20, with Notion AI trials on Free and Plus. Coda includes a public API on every plan, with rate limits by tier. Notion's API status is not confirmed.
- Coda: You want to build doc-based apps with automations and need a public API available even on the free plan.
- Notion: You want docs, tasks and wikis in one place at a lower paid entry price of 10 per month.
- Either: You are a small team that can begin on a free plan and add seats later.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Coda or Notion?
Notion has the lower starting price ($10/mo versus $12/mo). Compare plans before choosing, since limits differ.
Is Coda free?
Free plan. Free docs with limits on doc size and automations
Is Notion free?
Free plan. Free plan is $0 per member per month for individuals organizing personal projects, with trial AI capabilities listed on pricing.