Starts atFreemium, from $9.99/mo
- Free plan
Head-to-head
Milanote vs Notion: where should a creator plan videos?
At a glance
Starts atFreemium, from $10/mo
- Free planunlimited blocks solo; limited blocks with multiple members
Milanote is a visual board: drag images, links, notes and storyboards onto a canvas. Notion is docs plus databases: good for a content calendar, scripts and a team wiki. Both have a free plan. Notion Plus is $10 per seat a month. Milanote paid starts at $9.99/month in ShortStack's tool data.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Milanote | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, no time limit | Yes: unlimited blocks solo, limited blocks with 2+ members, 5MB file uploads |
| Entry paid plan | From $9.99/month (ShortStack data) | Plus: $10 per seat/month |
| Higher plan | Not captured (Milanote pricing page did not load, Oct 2026) | Business: $20 per seat/month |
| Style | Visual canvas boards | Pages, docs and databases |
| Best for | Mood boards, storyboards | Content calendars, scripts, team wikis |
For YouTube and Shorts creators
- Storyboarding a Short shot by shot: Milanote has storyboard templates for filmmakers.
- Tracking 30 videos from idea to posted: Notion database with a status column.
- Working with an editor: Notion Plus, since free limits blocks once you add members.
How to choose
- Try both free plans for a week.
- If you keep dragging images around, keep Milanote.
- If you keep building tables and lists, keep Notion.
- Pay only when you hit a free limit.
Common questions
Is Milanote better than Notion for creatives?
For visual planning like mood boards and storyboards, Milanote is built for it. Notion is better for structured lists and calendars.
How much does Notion cost?
Free, then Plus at $10 per seat a month and Business at $20 per seat a month.
Does Milanote have a free plan?
Yes, with no time limit.
Related: video idea tools.
Sources: milanote.com/inspiration/filmmakers, notion.com/pricing. Milanote's pricing page returned an error when we checked; Milanote's price comes from ShortStack's tool data. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.