Docmost vs Notion
Get the modern editing experience you love with the data control you need. Docmost is the self-hosted alternative to Notion built for teams that take security seriously.
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Head-to-head with Notion
See how Docmost compares across the features that matter most to your team.
| Feature | Docmost | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time Collaboration | ||
| Block-based Editor | ||
| Spaces & Page Hierarchy | ||
| Comments | ||
| Full-text Search | ||
| Public Page Sharing | ||
| Markdown Support | ||
| REST API | ||
| Self-Hosted / On-Premises | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Air-Gapped Deployment | ||
| RBAC Permissions | ||
| SSO / SAML / OIDC | ||
| Built-in Diagrams (Draw.io, Excalidraw) | ||
| AI Assistant | ||
| Page-level Permissions | ||
| Audit Logs | ||
| MCP Support |
Why teams choose Docmost over Notion
Full Data Sovereignty
Unlike Notion's cloud-only model, Docmost lets you deploy on your own infrastructure. Keep sensitive company knowledge within your network and meet the strictest compliance requirements.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Docmost includes SSO, SAML, OIDC, and granular role-based access controls out of the box. No expensive enterprise tier required to secure your team's knowledge base.
Easy Migration from Notion
Export your Notion workspace and import it directly into Docmost. Your pages, content structure, and formatting carry over so your team can get started immediately.
Ready to switch from Notion?
Import your Notion workspace into Docmost with our built-in importer. Your pages and structure come along for the ride.
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