Billing Comparison
Notion Annual vs Monthly Billing: Savings by Plan and Team Size
Annual billing saves roughly 17% on both Plus and Business. But paying upfront for a full year is not always the right call. Here is the math and the decision framework.
Updated 11 April 2026
Plus Plan
$12/user/mo
$10/user/mo
Save ~17% with annual billing
$24 saved per user per year
Business Plan
$24/user/mo
$20/user/mo
Save ~17% with annual billing
$48 saved per user per year
Savings by Team Size
| Team | Plus Monthly | Plus Annual | Plus Saved/yr | Biz Monthly | Biz Annual | Biz Saved/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $60/mo | $50/mo | $120 | $120/mo | $100/mo | $240 |
| 10 | $120/mo | $100/mo | $240 | $240/mo | $200/mo | $480 |
| 15 | $180/mo | $150/mo | $360 | $360/mo | $300/mo | $720 |
| 20 | $240/mo | $200/mo | $480 | $480/mo | $400/mo | $960 |
| 25 | $300/mo | $250/mo | $600 | $600/mo | $500/mo | $1,200 |
| 50 | $600/mo | $500/mo | $1,200 | $1,200/mo | $1,000/mo | $2,400 |
| 100 | $1,200/mo | $1,000/mo | $2,400 | $2,400/mo | $2,000/mo | $4,800 |
Enterprise requires annual billing and custom pricing. Not shown.
When Each Billing Option Makes Sense
Choose Annual When...
- Stable team size. If your headcount is predictable for the next 12 months, annual billing is straightforward savings.
- Committed to Notion. If your team has used Notion for 6+ months and it is your primary tool, you are not switching soon.
- Budget allows upfront payment. Annual billing charges the full year upfront. A 20-person team on Business pays $4,800 at once.
- Maximum savings matter. For large teams, the savings compound significantly. A 50-person team on Business saves $2,400/year.
Choose Monthly When...
- Still evaluating. If you are testing Notion for a new team or use case, do not commit to a year. Pay the 17% premium for flexibility.
- Team size fluctuates. Seasonal contractors, project-based teams, or fast-growing startups may add or remove seats frequently.
- Unsure about the plan tier. If you are debating Plus vs Business, start monthly. You can switch to annual once you have decided.
- Cash flow constraints. Monthly spreads the cost. A 20-person team on Business pays $480/mo instead of $4,800 upfront.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Monthly billing: Cancel anytime. Your plan remains active until the end of the current billing period. No refunds for partial months.
Annual billing: You can downgrade or cancel, but Notion does not offer prorated refunds for unused months on annual plans. Your access continues until the annual period ends.
Switching mid-year: If you upgrade from Plus to Business mid-year, Notion prorates the difference. If you downgrade from Business to Plus, the change takes effect at your next renewal.