Breef vs Notion
Notion is a workspace for almost anything: docs, databases, projects and teams. Breef does one thing, learning: your notes link to each other, come back for review at the right time, and quiz you.
Breef and Notion, side by side
| Feature | Breef | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| What it’s for | YesLearning: notes that link, come back for review and quiz you | YesAlmost anything: docs, wikis, databases and projects, often with a team |
| Spaced review | YesBuilt in for every note: 1, 3, 7, 21, 60 and 120 days | NoNot built in |
| Quizzes from your notes | YesThree questions from each due note; 10 new quizzes a month free | NoNot a built-in study feature |
| Links between notes | YesLinks both ways, and a map of every note and link | In partLinks and backlinks between pages, without a graph view |
| Lecture recording | YesRecords a lecture and writes it up into your note | In partAI Meeting Notes, on the Business plan |
| AI | YesQuizzes, missing topics and Ask your notes, with free monthly allowances | In partA trial on Free and Plus; included with Business |
| Working with others | NoPersonal: your notes are yours alone | YesShared pages, comments and real-time editing |
| Price | YesFree to start; Pro is €6 a month or €48 a year | YesA free plan; Plus and Business are paid per member |
What’s said here about other apps comes from their own websites, as of October 2026, and may have changed since.
Which one is for you
Choose Notion if
- You want one workspace for study, projects and life admin.
- You work with others on shared pages.
- You build databases and templates to organise things your way.
Choose Breef if
- You want to remember what you study, not just store it.
- You want spaced reviews and quizzes from your notes, built in.
- You want lectures recorded and written up into notes.
Moving from Notion
Export your Notion workspace as Markdown and import the .zip into Breef as it is: pages arrive as notes, with their links and tags.
Questions
Can I move my notes from Notion?
Yes. Export your workspace as Markdown and import the .zip into Breef: pages arrive as notes, with their links and tags.
Does Notion have spaced repetition?
Not built in. In Breef, every note comes back for review after 1, 3, 7, 21, 60 and 120 days for as long as you remember it.
Can I use both?
Yes. Plenty of people keep projects and shared docs in Notion and their study notes in Breef.
How much does Breef cost?
Free to start: writing, linking, reviews and your map are free. Pro is €6 a month or €48 a year.
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