# Kanso vs Notion: a Notion alternative for software teams

> Kanso vs Notion

Both keep docs and boards in one place. Kanso adds what shipping a software product needs beside them: a release page for every date and the team’s chat.

Web page: https://kansohq.app/compare/notion

| Question | Kanso | Notion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Docs with headings, to-dos, tables and code? | Yes | Yes |
| Kanban boards for tasks? | Yes | Yes |
| Due dates on a calendar? | Yes | Yes |
| A release page for every ship date, built in? | Yes | No |
| Team chat with channels and direct messages? | Yes | No |
| An inbox for mentions and updates? | Yes | Yes |
| AI built in? | No | Yes |
| A free plan that does not expire? | Yes | Yes |
| Paid plans start at | $10 a month | $10 a member a month |

Prices are per month, billed yearly. Notion’s answers as listed on notion.com/pricing, notion.com/product, notion.com/help on 4 October 2026. Notion is a trademark of its owner; Kanso is not affiliated with it.

[Kanso home, with plans and prices](https://kansohq.app/index.md)