Q1Will I lose my Notion pages if I downgrade to free?
No. All your pages, databases, and content are preserved. The free plan only limits collaboration features and file upload sizes. Your existing content remains fully accessible.
Cancel GuidesLast updated: March 2026
How to Cancel Notion — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Pricing reminder
You're paying $8/month (Plus plan, billed annually) or $10/month (billed monthly). Business is $15/member/month.
Cancel on iPhone / iPad
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Notion subscriptions are not billed through Apple — you must cancel via web.
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Open Safari and go to notion.so.
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Sign in, tap Settings & Members > Plans.
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Tap Downgrade to Free.
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Confirm. Your workspace reverts to the free tier at the end of the billing period.
Cancel on Android
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Notion subscriptions are not billed through Google Play — cancel via web.
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Open a browser and go to notion.so.
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Sign in, go to Settings & Members > Plans.
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Tap Downgrade to Free and confirm.
Cancel on Web (Desktop)
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Go to notion.so and sign in.
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Click Settings & Members in the left sidebar.
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Click Plans.
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Click Downgrade to Free.
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Notion will warn you about feature limitations on the free tier. Review and confirm.
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You keep Plus/Business features until the end of your current billing period.
What happens after cancellation
All your pages, databases, and content remain accessible — nothing is deleted.
The free plan limits you to 1 member (personal use) and 5 MB file upload limit.
Guest collaborators and advanced permissions are removed on the free plan.
Synced databases and advanced block types continue to work but cannot be created new.
API integrations remain functional on the free plan with rate limits.
Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?
Notion does not delete any content when you downgrade. All pages, databases, files, and workspace history are preserved indefinitely on the free plan. The main limitations are collaboration (1 member), file upload size (5 MB vs 5 GB), and some advanced features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q2Can I export all my Notion data before cancelling?
Yes. Go to Settings > Export all workspace content. Notion exports pages as Markdown and CSV files, with embedded files included. This is a good backup regardless of whether you cancel.
Q3Is Notion free plan good enough for personal use?
Yes, for individual use the free plan is generous — unlimited pages and blocks, 5 MB file uploads, and 7-day page history. The paid plan mainly adds team collaboration, larger uploads, and longer history.
Q4What are good alternatives to Notion?
Obsidian (free, local-first) is popular for personal knowledge management. Apple Notes is simple and fully private. Anytype is a privacy-focused Notion alternative. For project management specifically, Todoist or Things 3 are lighter options.
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