Notion AI vs SmartSuite

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Two Project management tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.
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The verdict

On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.

What the data says
  • Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
  • Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
  • In our Project management ranking, Notion AI places 5 and SmartSuite 7 of 10.

Side by side

Notion AI and SmartSuite compared
At a glance
Notion AI logoNotion AI
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Starts at€19.50/mo$15/mo
Free planYesYes
APIYesYes
MCP serverYesYes
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Plans and pricing

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Notion AI

  • Business (includes Notion AI)Notion AI (Agent, AI meeting notes, enterprise search) is included in Business with unlimited use.€23.50/mo/seat
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SmartSuite

  • Teamsmall teams managing shared workflows$20/mo
  • Professionaldepartments needing advanced permissions and integrations$36/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

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Choose Notion AI if…

Teams already working in Notion who want AI agents, meeting notes and search that run inside their own pages and databases instead of in a separate tool.

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Choose SmartSuite if…

We haven't written up who SmartSuite suits yet.
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