The best alternatives to Notion

10 European alternatives · updated 9 October 2026 · How we select

Notion’s US-based data processing by default and proprietary block format make migration difficult, pushing EU teams toward alternatives that keep data within the region. Enterprise workspaces can opt for Frankfurt-based hosting, but many seek tools with simpler export and predictable per-user pricing from the start.

In short

Notion covers notes, wiki & docs, databases and projects & tasks. European alternatives: Stackfield, XWiki, Nuclino, Zenkit and SeaTable and 5 more. By area: Nuclino, Joplin and Anytype for notes; XWiki, Nuclino and BlueSpice for wiki & docs; Zenkit, SeaTable and Anytype for databases; Stackfield, Zenkit and Anytype for projects & tasks.

European alternatives to Notion

Stackfield🇩🇪 DE

All-in-one German workspace for tasks, team chat and video calls, end-to-end encrypted

Replaces Notion’s projects and tasks with Kanban, Gantt and chat; no notes, wiki or databases.

Projects & tasksFrom €9/user/mo★ 4.8 (179 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

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What users praise and criticise

Clean, intuitive interface with minimal learning curve and straightforward onboarding
End-to-end encryption and strict EU data residency (Germany-only servers, no non-EU access)
All-in-one collaboration suite: tasks, chat, video calls, file sharing and whiteboards in one tool

Limited global adoption and brand recognition outside Europe, leading to resistance from users of established tools like Slack or Teams
Mobile app lacks functionality and user-friendliness compared to desktop experience
Customization options are restricted

XWiki🇫🇷 FR

Open-source enterprise wiki with EU hosting and structured data

Replaces Notion’s wiki and docs with structured data; no databases, projects or tasks.

Wiki & docs★ 4.7 (64 reviews)

EU hostingGDPROpen SourceISO 27001

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Nuclino🇩🇪 DE

A German knowledge base with real-time collaboration and EU hosting

Replaces Notion’s notes and wiki with real-time collaboration; no databases or projects.

NotesWiki & docs★ 4.6 (224 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

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Zenkit🇩🇪 DE

German project workspace with Kanban, Gantt, mind maps and EU-hosted data

Replaces Notion’s projects and databases with Kanban, Gantt and mind maps; no notes or wiki.

DatabasesProjects & tasksFrom €8.00/user/mo★ 4.6 (344 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

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What users praise and criticise

Intuitive and user-friendly interface with a low learning curve, rated ~8.8/10 for ease of use
Highly flexible platform supporting multiple views (Kanban, mind maps, tables, calendars) over the same dataset
Responsive and helpful customer support, consistently rated ~9.0/10

Mobile apps are less intuitive and underperform compared to desktop/web versions, limiting productivity on the go
Performance issues, including lags, synchronization delays, and stability problems with larger datasets or teams
Smaller integration ecosystem compared to competitors, causing workflow friction in multi-platform environments

SeaTable🇩🇪 DE

Open-source, EU-hosted database-spreadsheet hybrid for teams that outgrow Excel.

Replaces Notion’s databases with a spreadsheet-database hybrid; no notes, wiki or projects.

DatabasesFrom 7 €/user/mo★ 4.5 (78 reviews)Import from Notion: ✓ via CSV export · source

EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree plan

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What users praise and criticise

High flexibility combining spreadsheet and database functionalities for advanced data management and workflow customization
Modern, intuitive UI/UX with a low-code/no-code approach enabling non-technical users to build applications
Real-time multi-user editing and commenting features enhance team collaboration and reduce email dependency

Integration with third-party tools can be complex and requires more technical expertise than expected
Limited payment options (e.g., credit card only, no invoice) and inflexible pricing tiers for different user roles
Onboarding challenges when introducing the platform to organizations, typical for low-code tools

Joplin🇫🇷 FR

Open-source note-taking app with end-to-end encryption and Markdown support

Replaces Notion’s notes with Markdown and encryption; no wiki, databases, projects or tasks.

Notes★ 4.6 (6 reviews)

EU hostingGDPROpen Source

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BlueSpice🇩🇪 DE

Enterprise wiki and knowledge base built on MediaWiki with EU-only hosting

Replaces Notion’s wiki and docs with MediaWiki; no databases, projects or tasks.

Wiki & docs★ 4.3 (29 reviews)

EU hostingGDPROpen Source

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Anytype🇨🇭 CH

Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted knowledge base with local-first storage

Replaces Notion’s notes, wiki, databases and projects with local-first, encrypted storage.

Covers all of Notion★ 4.5 (41 reviews)Import from Notion: ✓ built-in Notion importer · source

Swiss hostedGDPROpen Source

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Capacities🇩🇪 DE

Object-based knowledge management with AI and EU-hosted data

Replaces Notion’s notes, wiki, databases and projects with object-based knowledge management.

Covers all of Notion★ 4.0 (3 reviews)Import from Notion: ✓ via Markdown/CSV export · source

EU hostingGDPR

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Slite🇫🇷 FR

AI-powered knowledge base for teams with document verification and collaborative writing

Replaces Notion’s wiki and docs with AI-powered knowledge base; no databases or projects.

Wiki & docsFrom $10/user/mo★ 4.5 (387 reviews)Import from Notion: ✓ built-in Notion importer · source

EU hostingGDPRSOC 2 Type II

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What users praise and criticise

Exceptionally easy to use with a clean, minimalist interface
AI-powered 'Ask' feature for automatic document summarization and source citation
Distraction-free editor with intuitive navigation

Limited third-party integrations, especially with tools like Todoist and BPMN software
Performance issues with very long documents on resource-heavy machines
Restricted table formatting and less intuitive collection features

All Notion alternatives at a glance

Which part of Notion each alternative covers.

Provider	Notes	Wiki & docs	Databases	Projects & tasks	From	Rating	Import from Notion
Notion 🇺🇸 (the tool you are replacing)	✓	✓	✓	✓	$10	–	–
Stackfield 🇩🇪				✓	€9	★ 4.8 (179)	–
XWiki 🇫🇷		✓			On request	★ 4.7 (64)	–
Nuclino 🇩🇪	✓	✓			On request	★ 4.6 (224)	–
Zenkit 🇩🇪			✓	✓	€8.00	★ 4.6 (344)	–
SeaTable 🇩🇪			✓		7 €	★ 4.5 (78)	✓ via file
Joplin 🇫🇷	✓				On request	★ 4.6 (6)	–
BlueSpice 🇩🇪		✓			On request	★ 4.3 (29)	–
Anytype 🇨🇭	✓	✓	✓	✓	On request	★ 4.5 (41)	✓ built-in
Capacities 🇩🇪	✓	✓	✓	✓	On request	★ 4.0 (3)	✓ via file
Slite 🇫🇷		✓			$10	★ 4.5 (387)	✓ built-in

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

Notion: the facts

What to know about the tool you are replacing, with sources.

Headquarters: 🇺🇸 US · since 2013
Where your data is stored: EU region only on some plansAvailable for Enterprise workspaces, with Frankfurt, Germany as the EU region.
Transfers to the US based on: EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Contracts: DPA · Sub-processors
Price: Free plan · from $10/user/mo

What users value in Notion

Highly customizable for diverse workflows
Strong collaboration features
Integrates with many third-party tools

What they criticise

Steep learning curve for new users
Performance can lag with large databases
Limited offline functionality

Sources: app.notion.com · notion.com · notion.so · researched 6 October 2026

Moving away from Notion

Notion exports your data as CSV, Markdown, HTML and PDF, and its API can read everything out. Anytype and Slite import Notion content with a built-in importer. Via the export files: SeaTable and Capacities. Every import above links its source on the product card.

Frequently asked questions

Which European tool fully replaces Notion?

Capacities, Anytype and Nuclino cover all core Notion jobs: notes, wikis, databases and project tasks. Stackfield and Zenkit handle projects and tasks but not wikis or databases. SeaTable replaces Notion’s database functions.

Where does Notion store my data if I’m in Europe?

Notion offers optional EU data residency for Enterprise workspaces, with Frankfurt, Germany as the EU region. For other plans, data may be stored outside the EU.

Which tool should I pick for a team wiki?

XWiki, BlueSpice and Slite are built for team wikis. Capacities, Anytype and Nuclino also support wiki functionality alongside other features.

Which tool should I pick for project management?

Stackfield and Zenkit are designed for project management. Capacities, Anytype and Nuclino also include project and task features.

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