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Why it matters: Performance degrades on databases beyond ~1,000 rows — filtering and sorting become sluggish.
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Why it matters: Mobile app is functional but lacks full desktop capability for complex database operations and Custom Agent configuration.
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Why it matters: Steep learning curve for advanced features (relations, rollups, formulas, Custom Agents) slows adoption among non-technical members.
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Why it matters: Custom Agents require extra credit purchases at $10 per 1,000 beyond the Business plan, adding unpredictable expenses.
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Why it matters: Enterprise pricing is quote-only, so smaller teams can't easily estimate total cost of ownership.
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For small to mid-size teams, yes. Notion's database views (board, timeline, table) with relations and formulas cover most project tracking needs. It lacks advanced features like resource allocation, native time tracking, and complex cross-project dependency management that dedicated PM tools provide. It excels when project management is part of broader knowledge management needs.
Notion integrates multiple models from OpenAI and Anthropic, automatically routing queries to the best model for each task. Business and Enterprise plans include unlimited Notion Agent responses. Free and Plus plans receive limited trial access. Custom Agents cost $10 per 1,000 credits on top of the Business plan.
Enterprise plans include SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, GDPR (with an appointed DPO), CCPA, and HIPAA compliance via Business Associate Agreements. Features include SAML SSO (Business and Enterprise), SCIM provisioning (Enterprise), audit logs, advanced permissions, encryption in transit and at rest, and zero data retention with LLM providers on Enterprise.
Custom Agents are AI workflows that automate repetitive tasks — triaging support tickets, updating project statuses, generating content drafts, analyzing data. They operate on existing workspace data and follow configured rules. Available on Business and Enterprise plans, they consume Notion credits at $10 per 1,000.
Notion performs well up to roughly 1,000 rows with responsive filtering and sorting. Larger databases experience slower performance, particularly with complex views and calculations. Consider archiving strategies for large datasets or splitting into multiple databases with relations if you need to scale further.
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Last verified March 2026