Notion Databases
Stackby
| Feature | Notion Databases | Stackby |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, small-teams, project-managers, content-teams | small-businesses, solopreneurs, budget-conscious-teams, non-technical-users |
| Founded | 2016 | 2019 |
| Tables | ✓ | ✗ |
| Boards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timelines | ✓ | ✗ |
| Galleries | ✓ | ✗ |
| Filters | ✓ | ✗ |
| Relations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Columns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Column Types | ✗ | ✓ |
| Views | ✗ | ✓ |
| Forms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pre Built Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Notion Databases Pros
- Flexible views
- Relations
- Formulas
- Templates
✗ Notion Databases Cons
- Not a real database
- Slow at scale
- Limited querying
✓ Stackby Pros
- Very affordable pricing
- API column type for live data
- Pre-built templates for common use cases
- Good Airtable alternative
✗ Stackby Cons
- Smaller user community
- UI less polished than competitors
- Limited automation capabilities
The Verdict
Notion Databases is built for startups and small teams, with a focus on tables and boards. Stackby targets small businesses and solopreneurs and leads with api-columns and column-types.
On pricing, Stackby is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $10/mo for Notion Databases. That $5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Notion Databases edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Notion Databases has a slight overall edge — but if very affordable pricing matters most to you, Stackby may still be the right call.