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Outline vs Notion: catalog facts
Outline	Notion
Freemium Hosted plans are paid. Self-hosting is possible under the source-available Business Source…	Freemium Free tier for individuals; paid plans add team features and higher limits.
Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Fast collaborative editor with slash commands and nested collections	Highly flexible structure covers notes, databases, and project boards in one app Real-time collaboration for team use
Source-available under the Business Source License, not open source The hosted plan is paid and self-hosting needs Postgres, Redis and object storage	Flexibility comes with a learning curve to set up well Can feel heavier and slower than single-purpose notes apps
Self-hosted, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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