Notion vs Note Cargo: Which is better? (2026)
Notion is an all-in-one workspace with databases, docs, and real-time collaboration stored on their servers.
TL;DRNotion stores everything on their servers with a proprietary format that is hard to export.
Note Cargo stores your Markdown files in your own S3/R2 bucket - self-hosted, ~30 MB RAM, deploy with a single Docker command.
Need team wikis and real-time collaboration? Notion wins. Want private, portable notes you actually own? Note Cargo.
Notion
Note Cargo
Pricing
Data & Privacy
Platform
Markdown & Portability
Collaboration
Self-Hosting
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I migrate my Notion notes to Note Cargo?
Yes. Export your Notion pages as Markdown, then upload the files to your S3/R2 bucket. Note Cargo reads standard Markdown files directly.
Does Note Cargo support real-time collaboration like Notion?
Not currently. Note Cargo is designed for individual use - one person, their own bucket. If you need team collaboration, Notion is a better fit.
Is Note Cargo cheaper than Notion in the long run?
Yes. Notion charges per seat per month. Note Cargo is a one-time payment with no recurring fees. The only ongoing cost is your S3/R2 storage, which is typically a few cents per month.
Where is my data stored with Note Cargo?
In your own S3/R2 bucket. You control the bucket, the credentials, and the data. Note Cargo never stores your notes on our servers.
Ready to switch to Note Cargo?
Self-hosted, Markdown-native, stored in your own S3/R2. One-time payment, no subscriptions.