Comparison guide
Super Productivity vs Notion
Notion is a powerful docs and database platform; Super Productivity is a privacy-first deep work cockpit. Here's how to decide which one runs your day—or whether you need both.
Notion is brilliant for wikis, docs, and relational databases. If your team lives in shared workspaces and you need flexible views for everything, keep it. Switch to Super Productivity when you want focused task execution with built-in time tracking, Pomodoro, and offline mode—without bolting on extra tools.
Fast verdict
Stay with Notion if…
you rely on shared wikis, relational databases, or need one workspace for docs and projects.
Switch when…
you want offline daily planning, native time tracking, and Pomodoro without extra integrations.
Best of both
Use Notion for knowledge, Super Productivity for execution. They complement each other well.
Switching checklist
Signals Super Productivity is the better fit
If one of these is true, you'll notice the difference on day one.
You need tasks + time in one place
Super Productivity tracks time, estimates, and Pomodoro sessions natively. Notion requires Toggl, Clockify, or manual logging.
You want zero-setup offline
Super Productivity works fully offline out of the box. Notion now supports offline mode, but requires manual setup per page on free plans.
You want time tracked per issue
SP logs time directly to GitHub/Jira issues and syncs work logs. Notion syncs issues but has no native time attribution.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Understand what really changes when you move your tasks from Notion to Super Productivity.
| Decision factor | Super Productivity | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Core purpose | Task execution with time tracking, Pomodoro, and daily planning built in. | Docs, databases, and wikis with task management added via database views. |
| Time tracking | Native timers, idle detection, and per-task analytics. No extra tools needed. | No built-in time tracking. Requires Toggl, Clockify, or manual properties. |
| Deep work planning | Daily planner with estimates, timeboxing, and Pomodoro. Designed for focused execution. | Calendar views and timeline databases exist but require manual setup and lack focus features. |
| Privacy & offline use | Offline-first desktop app, no telemetry, optional self-hosted sync. | Cloud-based with offline mode (manual setup on free plans). Requires account. |
| Developer workflows | Native GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and Redmine integrations with automatic time attribution. | Native synced databases for GitHub, GitLab, Jira (read-only from Notion, no time tracking). |
| Knowledge management | Task notes and attachments. Not designed for wikis or documentation. | Best-in-class for docs, nested pages, and team knowledge bases. |
| Cost | Free forever (MIT open source). Optional sponsorship for extras. | Free tier with limits. Paid plans for teams, guests, and advanced features. |
Keep context
Where Notion still shines
You don't have to abandon Notion. Use this list to decide what stays.
Many developers run Notion alongside Super Productivity. Keep your team wiki, specs, and meeting notes in Notion. Move actionable tasks to Super Productivity where you can estimate, track time, and execute without distractions.
Your team lives in shared wikis
Notion's collaborative docs, nested pages, and real-time editing are unmatched for knowledge bases and team documentation.
You need relational databases
Linked databases, rollups, formulas, and views let you build custom CRMs, inventories, or project trackers inside Notion.
You want one tool for everything
Notes, docs, projects, and wikis in a single workspace. Notion's flexibility makes it a genuine all-in-one for some teams.
Migration game plan
Move your tasks in four calm steps
You can trial Super Productivity for a week without touching your Notion workspace.
Separate tasks from docs
Audit your Notion workspace. Identify what's actionable (tasks, sprints, backlogs) vs. what's reference (wikis, docs, meeting notes).
Move actionable items to Super Productivity
Create projects for your active work. Add estimates, tags, and notes. Don't migrate archives—start fresh with what matters now.
Connect your developer tools
Link GitHub, GitLab, or Jira so issues appear alongside personal tasks. Time logged in SP stays tied to commits and tickets.
Keep both tools for their strengths
Use Notion for team wikis, docs, and databases. Use Super Productivity for daily execution, time tracking, and focus blocks.
Questions
Notion vs Super Productivity FAQ
Still unsure? Start with these answers before you migrate.
Can Super Productivity replace Notion entirely?
Not for most users. Notion excels at docs, wikis, and relational databases. Super Productivity focuses on task execution and time tracking. Many people use both: Notion for knowledge, SP for action.
How do they compare for project management?
Notion offers flexible database views (Kanban, timeline, calendar) but lacks native time tracking or focus features. Super Productivity is simpler but purpose-built for deep work with Pomodoro, estimates, and analytics.
Can I use Notion and Super Productivity together?
Yes, and many developers do. Keep documentation, specs, and meeting notes in Notion. Pull actionable work into Super Productivity for daily planning, time tracking, and focused execution.
Which is better for developers?
Depends on what you need. For docs and team knowledge bases, Notion wins. For task management with time tracking per issue, Pomodoro, and zero-setup offline mode, Super Productivity is purpose-built.
Build your deep work cockpit
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