Notion's free tier is one of the most generous in SaaS. Individual users get unlimited pages and blocks. If you're paying for Notion Plus and you're the only person using it, you might not need to be.
How to cancel
- Go to notion.so and sign in
- Click Settings & members in the left sidebar
- Go to Plans (under Workspace)
- Click Downgrade (this is Notion's version of "cancel")
- Confirm by clicking through the feature comparison screen
Notion calls it "downgrading" rather than cancelling. You're moving from a paid plan to the free tier.
Export your data first
If you're leaving Notion entirely (not just downgrading):
- Go to Settings & members > Settings
- Scroll to Export all workspace content
- Choose Markdown & CSV or HTML
- Click Export and download the ZIP file
This gives you all your pages, databases, and content as local files. Notion's Markdown export is clean and works well.
On the free plan, you keep all your existing pages and content. Nothing is deleted. You lose: unlimited file uploads (free tier caps at 5MB per file), version history (30 days on free vs 90 on Plus), bulk export, and priority support. For individual users, the practical difference is small. The free plan's main limitation is the 5MB file upload cap.
Current pricing
Notion bills in USD:
| Plan | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 |
| Plus | $12 USD/mo (~$19 AUD) | $96 USD/yr (~$154 AUD, ~$12.80 AUD/mo) |
| Business | $18 USD/mo per user | $180 USD/yr per user |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
Do you need Plus?
Free tier includes (for individuals):
- Unlimited pages and blocks
- Share with up to 10 guests
- 7-day page history
- 5MB file upload limit
- Synced databases, web clipper, API access
Plus adds: Unlimited file uploads, 30-day page history, unlimited guests, bulk export, and custom automations.
If you're a solo user taking notes, managing personal projects, or running a small wiki, the free tier is more than enough. Plus makes sense for teams or if you upload large files regularly.
Team workspace cancellation
If you're on a team workspace (Plus or Business with multiple members), only the workspace owner can downgrade. All members lose paid features simultaneously. Make sure to communicate with your team before downgrading.
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