Notion
Modular knowledge base
freemiumProductivity
Notion is a workspace construction kit: documents, databases, kanban boards, and wikis built from blocks like LEGO. Offline mode has historically lagged, but collaboration and templates are best in class. The free plan suffices for personal use.
// Install
Your MacHomebrew in /opt/homebrew
brew install --cask notion// What it is for
- Documents, databases, and tasks in one space, cross-linked to each other
- Databases with multiple views: table, board, calendar — the same records from different angles
- Real-time collaboration with inline comments
- Ready-made templates for project docs, sprints, and knowledge bases
// Common questions
Does Notion work offline?
Only partially: previously opened pages come from cache, but working without a connection is not the design — the data lives on Notion servers. For an offline-first approach, look at Obsidian.
Is the free plan enough?
For personal use, yes — there is no page limit. Payment starts with team features: granular permissions, version history, and guest access.
