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NotionvsSlack

Notion vs Slack for nonprofits

Choose Notion if…

Small teams that want one place for procedures, meeting notes and tasks

Not ideal for: Organisations wanting ready-made, prescriptive tools such as a CRM or email system

Choose Slack if…

Teams of staff and volunteers who need quick day-to-day chat

Not ideal for: Organisations whose volunteers will not install another app

NotionSlack
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PriceFree plan · paid from US$10/member/monthFree plan · paid from US$7.25/user/month
Nonprofit offer50% off the Business plan for eligible civil society organisations worldwide (Notion's page does not list countries); up to three workspaces per organisation.Slack Pro free for eligible nonprofit workspaces of 250 members or fewer, and 85% off for larger ones; eligibility is based on charitable status in your country.
TypeAll-in-oneSpecialist
SuitsVolunteer-run, Small, MediumSmall, Medium, Large
Available in🌍 Anywhere🌍 Anywhere
Strengths
  • Very flexible
  • Free guests
  • Pro bono consulting hours available (Notion in Motion, up to 4 hours)
  • Free Pro plan removes the main free-plan limitation
  • Fast, familiar chat
  • Large integration library
Watch out for
  • Needs setup time and discipline
  • Discount applies per workspace (up to three)
  • Plan covered by discount not clear
  • Another app for volunteers to adopt
  • Excluded organisation types (hospitals, schools, religious groups, grant-making foundations)
  • Verification route is described differently by different sources (TechSoup vs Goodstack)
Key features
  • Docs and wikis
  • Databases with table, board and calendar views
  • Tasks and projects
  • Channels and direct messages
  • Unlimited message history on Pro
  • Huddles and calls

Our ratings: Notion: Popular flexible workspace with 50% off for eligible organisations. Slack: The standard team chat, with Pro free for eligible nonprofits.

General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer

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