Paper vs Notion
Built for learning,
not just note-taking.
Notion is a great general-purpose workspace. Paper is purpose-built for students — with flashcards, quizzes, and PDF tools baked in.
Feature
Paper(paper.ac)
Notion
Core editor
Blocks-based editor
Paragraphs, headings, lists, toggles, callouts, code
Tables & databases
Board, table, gallery, list, and feed views
Real-time collaboration
Comments & mentions
Notion import
Bring your existing notes with you
Preserves tables, properties, and page hierarchy
Study tools
Flashcards with spaced repetition
SM-2 algorithm, daily review sessions
Quizzes
Multiple-choice, short-answer, auto-grading
AI-generated study content
Turn any page, PDF, or video into flashcards and quizzes
Can summarize but not generate study materials
PDF annotations
Highlight, take notes, extract text
Video lessons with transcripts
Upload videos, auto-generate transcripts, link to notes
Content capture
Chrome extension
Import content directly from the browser
Moodle, Echo360, Canvas, YouTube, Vimeo
Web clipper only
Import from Moodle/Canvas
Echo360 lecture downloads
Download and mux audio + video from Echo360
Record audio / voice notes
Collaboration
Workspaces & teams
Page sharing & permissions
Direct messages & group chats
Built-in messaging without leaving the app
Discussion threads
Via comments only
Pricing
Free for students
Full access to all study tools on the free plan
Notion AI requires a paid add-on
Built specifically for learning
Ready to switch?
Import your Notion workspace in one click. Your pages, databases, and comments come with you.