Free Tier Analysis
Notion's free tier is one of the most generous in the productivity space. But it has real limitations that will push growing teams to upgrade. Here's the full picture.
Last verified April 2026
Create as many pages, databases, and blocks as you need for personal use. No content caps.
Invite up to 10 people to view or edit specific pages. Enough for personal sharing.
Tables, boards, timelines, calendars, and galleries — all views available on the free tier.
Restore previous versions of any page within the last 7 days. Beyond that, changes are permanent.
Team workspace blocks
Free plan blocks are limited in team workspaces. Individual use is unlimited.
File uploads over 5 MB
Each file upload is capped at 5 MB. Larger files require a paid plan.
Automations
Custom automations and recurring tasks are not available on the free tier.
Priority support
Free users get community support only. Paid plans include email support and faster responses.
SAML SSO or SCIM
Security features like SSO and provisioning require Business or Enterprise.
Extended page history
Only 7 days of version history. Plus offers 30, Business offers 90, Enterprise unlimited.
When Should You Upgrade?
The next step is Plus at $10/user/month (annual). Students get Plus free with a .edu email.
Yes. Notion's Free plan has no time limit. You can use it indefinitely with unlimited pages and blocks for personal use. The restrictions are on file uploads (5 MB), page history (7 days), and guest collaborators (10).
Notion Free is designed for individual use. While you can invite up to 10 guests, blocks are limited for team workspaces. For team collaboration, you will need Plus ($10/user/month annual) or higher.
If you hit the guest limit (10), you cannot add more collaborators without upgrading. File uploads over 5 MB are blocked. Your pages remain accessible — Notion does not delete content — but you will see prompts to upgrade.