Notion Is a Great Workspace.
It's Not a Great PM Tool.
Notion can do almost anything — but “almost anything” means configuring databases, relations, and rollups before you can track a single task. Thicket is purpose-built for project management. Tasks, docs, messages, timesheets, and forms — ready to go in minutes.
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Notion Can Build Anything. That's the Problem.
Notion is a brilliant tool for documentation, wikis, and knowledge bases. But when teams try to use it for project management, they hit the same walls.
Configuration before work
Before you can track a project, you need to design a database, add properties, create views, and configure relations. Your team wants to manage tasks, not build a system.
Per-user pricing adds up fast
At $12–$18/user/month, a 20-person team pays $240–$360/month. Adding a contractor for a two-week sprint? That's another seat on your bill.
No built-in PM features
No timesheets. No team message boards. No custom forms. No dedicated project views. You either build it yourself in Notion or bolt on another tool.
Everything Your Team Needs. Zero Configuration.
One workspace with tasks, docs, messages, files, schedule, and activity. No databases to design. No templates to hunt for. Your team can start using it today.
A single project view in Thicket — tasks, docs, messages, schedule, and files in one place.
Honest Comparison: Thicket vs. Notion
Notion is a better docs tool. Thicket is a better project management tool. Here's exactly where each one wins.
| Feature | Thicket | Notion | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task management | Thicket: built-in. Notion: requires database setup | ||
| Project organization | Notion uses pages/databases; Thicket has dedicated project structure | ||
| Team messaging | Notion has comments but no project message boards | ||
| Timesheets | Built-in time tracking and reporting | ||
| Custom forms | Notion has no native form builder | ||
| Schedule & calendar view | Both offer calendar views for tasks | ||
| File sharing | |||
| Client/guest access | Free in Thicket, extra seats in Notion | ||
| Flat pricing (no per-user fees) | |||
| Setup in under 10 minutes | Notion requires template selection and database configuration | ||
| Docs & wiki | Thicket has project docs; Notion has full wiki with nesting | ||
| Relational databases | Notion's core strength — relations, rollups, formulas | ||
| Custom properties & formulas | Thicket has core fields; Notion has unlimited custom properties | ||
| Public page sharing | Notion can publish pages to the web |
When Notion is the better choice
If your team needs a company wiki, a knowledge base with relational databases, or a flexible workspace where you build custom tools from scratch — Notion is excellent at that. It's the best tool in its class for documentation and structured knowledge. But if what you actually need is project management — tasks, deadlines, team messaging, timesheets — Thicket is built specifically for that job, without requiring you to design the system first.
Projects, Not Pages
In Notion, a “project” is a database row you configure yourself. In Thicket, a project is a real workspace with tasks, docs, messages, files, and a schedule — ready to use the moment you create it.
- Create a project and start working in seconds
- No database properties, relations, or rollups to configure
- See all projects in a clean grid with status and team
Notion's Per-Seat Pricing Adds Up Fast
Notion charges $12/user/month (Plus) or $18/user/month (Business). Thicket is $49/month flat — add as many people as you need.
| Team Size | Thicket Pro | Notion Plus$12/user/mo | Notion Business$18/user/mo | You Savevs Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $49/mo | $60/mo | $90/mo | $11/mo |
| 10 users | $49/mo | $120/mo | $180/mo | $71/mo |
| 20 users | $49/mo | $240/mo | $360/mo | $191/mo |
| 50 users | $49/mo | $600/mo | $900/mo | $551/mo |
$191/mo
saved vs Notion Plus at 20 users
$311/mo
saved vs Notion Business at 20 users
$551/mo
saved vs Notion Plus at 50 users
Notion prices are annual billing rates as of 2026. Monthly billing is higher. Thicket Pro is $49/mo regardless of billing cycle.
Tasks That Work Out of the Box
In Notion, you build a task database. In Thicket, you create a task. Assign it, set a due date, add a description, and you're done. No properties to configure, no views to set up, no formulas to write.
- Assign tasks to team members instantly
- Due dates, priorities, and progress tracking built in
- No database configuration required
Why Teams Move Their PM Out of Notion
Notion is great for many things. Project management isn't one of them. Here's what teams tell us.
Too much setup
Building a project tracker in Notion means designing databases, adding properties, creating views, and linking relations. Most teams spend hours on setup before tracking a single task.
Per-seat costs grow quietly
At $12/user/month, every new hire, contractor, and client adds to your bill. A 20-person team pays $240/month for a tool that still needs configuration.
No team messaging
Notion has page comments but no project message boards. Teams end up in Slack, email, and Notion comments — conversations scattered across three places.
No timesheets
Need to track time? You'll build a custom database or pay for a separate tool. Thicket includes timesheet management out of the box.
Hard to onboard non-technical users
Notion's power comes from its flexibility. But that flexibility means new team members need to learn how your custom system works — every time.
Want a tool, not a toolkit
Teams don't want to build project management from scratch. They want to open a tool, create a project, and start working. That's Thicket.
When You Should Stay on Notion
Thicket isn't for everyone. Here are the cases where Notion is genuinely the better choice.
You need a company wiki
Notion's nested pages, databases, and search make it the best tool for building a team knowledge base. Thicket has project docs, not a wiki.
You rely on relational databases
If you use Notion's relations, rollups, and formulas to build custom workflows across linked databases, you're using Notion at its best. Thicket doesn't have relational data.
You publish content with Notion
Notion can publish pages to the web and share them publicly. If you use Notion as a lightweight CMS or public-facing docs site, that's a Notion strength.
Your entire company lives in Notion
If every team — engineering, marketing, HR, sales — uses Notion as their single workspace and that's working, switching tools creates more disruption than it solves.
You need a project management tool built into your docs
Some teams want tasks embedded inside their documentation, not in a separate app. If that tight integration matters more than dedicated PM features, Notion's approach may suit you better.
Many teams use both
Notion for docs and knowledge. Thicket for project management. They solve different problems well. You don't have to pick one.
How to Move Your PM Out of Notion
You don't need to migrate everything — just your project management. Most teams are up and running in a few hours.
Export your Notion data
Go to Settings & Members > Settings in Notion. Use the Export all workspace content option. Notion exports as Markdown and CSV files. For project databases, export individual databases as CSV for the cleanest data.
Create your Thicket workspace
Sign up for a free account at thickethq.com. Create projects that match your Notion project databases — most teams have 3-8 active projects.
Set up your projects and tasks
Create task lists in each project and add your active tasks. Focus on current work — you don't need to migrate your entire Notion wiki. Most teams set this up in 1-2 hours.
Invite your team
Add team members by email. Everyone's included in the $49/mo flat price — no need to calculate per-seat costs or leave anyone out.
Run both tools in parallel
Keep Notion for your wiki and knowledge base if needed. Use Thicket for project management. Many teams run both long-term — Notion for docs, Thicket for work. If you want to fully switch, most teams do so within a week.
Need help migrating?
Our support team has helped dozens of teams move their project management out of Notion. We'll walk you through it.
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Common Questions About Switching
Is Thicket a full replacement for Notion?
It depends on how you use Notion. If you use Notion primarily for project management — tasks, deadlines, team coordination — then yes, Thicket replaces it with a simpler, purpose-built tool. If you rely heavily on Notion's wiki, databases, or relational properties, you'll want to keep Notion for that and use Thicket for PM. Many teams run both: Notion for docs and knowledge, Thicket for getting work done.
How much does Thicket cost compared to Notion?
Thicket Pro is $49/month flat for unlimited users. Notion charges $12/user/month on Plus or $18/user/month on Business. A 10-person team on Notion Plus costs $120/month. On Thicket, it's $49/month. A 20-person team on Notion Plus costs $240/month. On Thicket, still $49/month. The gap widens with every person you add.
Can I migrate my projects from Notion to Thicket?
Yes. Notion lets you export pages and databases as CSV or Markdown. You can recreate your project structure in Thicket by creating projects, adding task lists, and inviting your team. Most teams focus on migrating active work — not archived pages. Our support team can help with migration if needed.
Does Thicket have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes 3 projects, 5 team members, and 1GB storage. No credit card required. The Pro plan at $49/month unlocks unlimited everything with a 14-day free trial.
Does Thicket have docs like Notion?
Thicket includes project documents for specs, notes, and briefs — the kind of docs you reference while doing project work. It's not a wiki or knowledge base. If you need Notion-level docs with databases, relations, and rollups, keep Notion for that. Thicket handles the project management side.
Can I invite clients or contractors without extra cost?
Yes. Thicket Pro includes unlimited users — team members, clients, and contractors all included. No guest fees, no per-seat charges. On Notion, every person you add is another $12–$18/month.
Why would I use Thicket instead of Notion's project management features?
Notion's project features are built on top of its database system — powerful but complex. You need to configure views, relations, rollups, and formulas to get a basic project tracker working. Thicket gives you tasks, assignments, due dates, timesheets, and team messaging out of the box. No configuration, no database design, no template hunting.
Does Thicket have timesheets? Notion doesn't.
Yes. Thicket includes built-in timesheet management — team members log hours against tasks, and managers can review and approve time entries. There's no need for a separate time tracking tool. In Notion, you'd have to build a custom time tracking database or pay for a third-party integration.
Can I use Thicket and Notion together?
Absolutely. Many teams keep Notion for their wiki, knowledge base, and documentation while using Thicket for day-to-day project management. The tools solve different problems well. You don't have to replace Notion entirely — just move your project management to a tool that's purpose-built for it.
Does Thicket have forms like Notion?
Thicket has built-in custom forms for collecting information — client requests, intake forms, feedback, and more. Notion doesn't have a native form builder. Some Notion users rely on third-party tools like Typeform or Tally to fill that gap. In Thicket, forms are included in every plan at no extra cost.
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