Alternative to Notion
A Notion alternative for planning your days, not building systems
Notion is a flexible workspace for notes, wikis and databases, and many people build their to-do list in it. That works, but the system is yours to build, tune and keep up. Plenzu is made for one job: planning your tasks into the hours you really have, ready to use from the first minute.
| Question | Notion | Plenzu |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, for personal use | Yes, everything for now |
| Price per year | $144 for Plus | €0 now · Pro later €39 |
| Ready to plan with | Build your own system or use a template | Yes, tasks, day and week planner from the start |
| Plans your day around your hours | Not built in | Yes, a time bar per day against your own hours |
| Reminders and repeating tasks | Possible, set up per database | Built in for every task |
Why people look for a Notion alternative for tasks
- The to-do system takes more time to maintain than the tasks themselves.
- Templates look great, but nothing tells you that today holds ten hours of work.
- Opening a page full of blocks feels heavy when you only want to tick something off.
- A wish for a simple app made and hosted in the EU.
What Plenzu does differently
Plenzu has one way of working, and it is ready on day one. Give tasks a rough duration, set your hours per weekday, and the weekly planner shows each day with a time bar, so you see an overfull day before it happens.
Projects get their own workspace, as a list or as a Kanban board, with notes next to the tasks. Habits and a focus timer are built in. There is nothing to set up.
When Notion suits you better
If you want a wiki, shared documents, databases with your own fields, or one place for a whole team's knowledge, Notion offers far more. Many people keep Notion for notes and documents and use a dedicated planner such as Plenzu for their tasks.
How to switch
- 1Create a free Plenzu account with your email.
- 2Set your hours per weekday in Settings.
- 3Add this week's open tasks with a rough duration. Your Notion pages can stay where they are.
- 4Plan one week in Plenzu and see whether your days feel calmer.
Questions
Is Plenzu cheaper than Notion?
Plenzu is completely free for now, with unlimited tasks and workspaces. A Pro plan of €39 a year is planned for later, and the free plan stays.
Can I use Plenzu next to Notion?
Yes. Many people keep their notes and documents in Notion and plan their tasks and week in Plenzu.
Can I import my Notion tasks?
Not yet. Start with the tasks for the coming week; that is often a good moment to leave old lists behind.