Notion AI Cheat Sheet
Last updated: April 2026
Quick Facts
Pricing
Freemium. Free AI trial for all users, then $10/month per user or $8/month billed annually as an add-on to any paid Notion plan.
Free Plan
Yes + what's included: All users get a one-time trial of 20-50 AI responses (varies). After that, it's a paid add-on. The core Notion app remains free.
Rating
4.4/5
Best For
Existing Notion power users who want to accelerate writing, editing, and brainstorming directly within their established workspace without context switching.
Key Features
- ✓AI-Powered Writing
I use this daily to draft meeting notes, emails, and initial content blocks. Just type '/ai' and a prompt; it writes in Notion's native formatting instantly.
- ✓Summarize Page
My favorite feature. I test it on dense research pages. It extracts crisp bullet points and key takeaways, saving me from rereading entire documents.
- ✓Improve Writing
It acts as a built-in editor. I highlight clunky text, and it refines grammar, fixes passive voice, and makes my writing more professional in one click.
- ✓Change Tone
Surprisingly versatile. I can take a technical draft and instantly make it casual for a team update or formal for leadership, maintaining core meaning.
- ✓Brainstorm Ideas
I use this for kickstarting projects. Ask it to brainstorm blog topics or project names; it generates structured lists I can immediately turn into databases.
- ✓Translate Text
Integrated translation for 10+ languages. I test it on short blocks for quick client communications. It's fast but lacks the nuance of DeepL for complex texts.
- ✓Find Action Items
Scans meeting notes and pages to extract tasks. In my experience, it's decent but can miss implied actions, so I always review its list.
- ✓Create Tables
A hidden gem. Describe a table you need (e.g., 'project timeline with phases'), and it generates a formatted Notion table with sample data to edit.
- ✓Explain This
Highlight complex terms or concepts from pasted text. It provides simple explanations, great for quickly understanding research papers or technical docs.
- ✓Continue Writing
When I'm stuck mid-paragraph, I hit 'Space+AI'. It suggests the next few sentences, often capturing my intended direction and unblocking my flow.
- ✓Check Grammar/Spelling
More basic than Grammarly but context-aware within Notion. It catches glaring errors without forcing me to leave the page, which is the main benefit.
- ✓Generate Blog Post
I tested this extensively. It produces a solid first-draft structure with headings, but the content is generic. It's a skeleton, not a finished piece.
Tips & Tricks
Use 'Continue Writing' (Space+AI) more than the chat. It's faster for expanding your own thoughts without losing your voice.
For summaries, first structure your page with clear headings. The AI extracts information much more accurately from organized content.
Generate database properties with AI. Describe the columns you need for a project tracker, and it will create them with sample data.
Combine commands: Use 'Improve Writing' first, then 'Change Tone' to quickly polish and tailor a draft for a different audience.
Set the AI's context. Before asking a question, write a brief header like 'Context: Marketing Plan Q4' to get more relevant responses.
Common Commands
Spacebar + AIActivates 'Continue Writing' to generate text based on your current cursor position.
/aiOpens the AI command menu to access all features like writing, summarizing, or translating from anywhere on the page.
Limitations
- -No persistent memory or chat history. Every query is isolated, making iterative, complex conversations impossible.
- -Struggles with very long, unstructured documents for summarization, often missing key points buried in the middle.
- -It cannot analyze or take action based on files (PDFs, images) attached to a page—only the text written in Notion.
- -The writing can be generic and lack a strong, unique voice, often requiring significant human editing for publishable content.
- -Pricing is opaque and adds up quickly for teams, as it's a per-user add-on on top of existing Notion subscription costs.