How to Cancel Notion
Quick Answer
To cancel Notion, go to notion.so and sign in with your account. Then click "settings & members" in the sidebar.
Step-by-Step Cancellation
Log in to Notion
Go to notion.so and sign in with your account.
Open Settings
Click "Settings & Members" in the sidebar.
Go to Billing
Click on "Billing" in the settings panel.
Downgrade to Free
Click "Downgrade to Free" and confirm. Your data is retained but some features are restricted.
Cancellation Scripts
Watch out for these dark patterns when cancelling Notion:
Highlights collaboration features and integrations you'll lose on the free tier
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Notion free tier useful?
Yes, Notion's free tier is very generous for individual use, with unlimited pages and blocks. The paid plan mainly adds collaboration features, file upload limits, and version history.
What do I lose when downgrading Notion?
You lose unlimited file uploads (limited to 5MB per file on free), 30-day version history, and guest collaboration features.
Can I export my Notion data?
Yes, go to Settings > Export to download your entire workspace as Markdown, CSV, or HTML files.
Is Notion AI worth paying for?
Notion AI ($8/month add-on) provides AI writing, summarisation, and Q&A features. Consider using free AI tools like ChatGPT as an alternative.
Does Notion work offline?
Notion has limited offline support. Pages you've recently viewed are cached, but it's primarily an online-first application.
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