Notion is more than a productivity tool. Notion allows you to build your own custom applications, especially by leveraging the powerful database feature. Notion is best when you want to create custom, reusable templates for standardized workflows ([[standard operating procedures]]). Notion is also great for working collaboratively with others. The customizability of Notion is also its downside. It's tempting to invest hours into building up solutions in Notion. Once you're invested, it is difficult to leave. Notion uses a proprietary format so you're at risk of [[vendor lock in]]. If Notion decides to raise its price, you'll either have to pay up or rebuild somewhere else. > [!Tip]- Additional Resources > - [Thomas Frank's Notion Fundamentals Course](https://thomasjfrank.com/fundamentals/) (free)