Notion and Folino compared

Feature	Notion	Folino
Structure	Pages made of blocks, databases	Folders and notes
Nesting	Yes, pages inside pages	Yes, folders inside folders, unlimited depth
Checklists	Yes	Yes
Text formatting	Yes	Yes
Works without an account	No	Yes
Where notes are stored	In Notion’s cloud, in the US by default	On your device, optional sync via your Google Drive
Databases and tables	Yes	No
Web and desktop version	Yes	No
Collaborative editing	Yes	No
Price	Free for individuals; Plus, Business and Enterprise by subscription	Free, Premium as a one-time purchase

As of September 2026. Features and prices of both apps may change.

Why Folino instead of Notion?

Open it and start writing

No templates, no blocks, no databases. In Folino you create a note and start writing.
Your notes on your device

Folino stores everything locally. With Premium you can sync via your own Google Drive.
Start without an account

Install, create folders, done – no sign-up and no email address.

Send individual pages via your phone’s share menu – no retyping.

Install Folino and create your folders, for example “Work” and “Personal”.
Open the page in Notion, select the text and tap “Share” › Folino.
Folino creates a new note from it. Move it into the right folder if needed – done.

Can I import my whole workspace?

No, there’s no Notion import. You move pages one by one via the share menu – databases and tables can’t be recreated in Folino.

Does Folino cost anything?

No. Folders, subfolders, notes and checklists are free and ad-free. Premium is a one-time purchase – no subscription.

Who is Notion the better choice for?

For teams, wikis, project plans and anything with databases. Folino is made for personal notes you want to file away quickly in folders.

Free for Android and iOS. No ads, no subscription.

Scan the QR code with your phone camera – the store opens right away.

Notion is a trademark of Notion Labs, Inc. Folino is an independent product and is not affiliated with Notion.