# Notion AI vs Riff

> Notion AI: AI agent and writing assistant built into the Notion workspace for docs and databases
> Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device

- Notion AI profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/notion-ai
- Riff profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/riff
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/notion-ai-vs-riff
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Notion AI is listed under AI Assistants and Riff under Productivity. Notion AI scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.5 vs 7.8 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Notion AI is available on Web, Windows and macOS. Only Riff is available on Chrome Extension.

### Choose Notion AI if

- You want a tool built for searching and answering questions across a Notion workspace.
- Works directly on the pages and databases where teams already keep their content.
- Q&A answers include citations to workspace sources.

### Choose Riff if

- You want a tool built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.
- Free, with no account, subscription or API key.
- Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server.

## Pricing

| | Notion AI | Riff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Notion AI | Riff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notion Agent | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Q&A with citations | Yes | Not listed |
| Inline writing help | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Meeting Notes (beta) | Yes | Not listed |
| Enterprise Search (beta) | Yes | Not listed |
| Research mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Database autofill and formulas | Yes | Not listed |
| Admin controls | Yes | Not listed |
| On-device AI | Not listed | Yes |
| Replies and comments | Not listed | Yes |
| DM replies and first messages | Not listed | Yes |
| Riff a post | Not listed | Yes |
| Dials | Not listed | Yes |
| Repurposing | Not listed | Yes |
| Voices and presets | Not listed | Yes |
| Never sends for you | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Notion AI | Riff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | No | Yes |

## Notion AI strengths

- Works directly on the pages and databases where teams already keep their content
- Q&A answers include citations to workspace sources
- Enterprise Search reaches connected apps such as Slack, Google Drive and GitHub
- Meeting transcription works without a meeting bot
- Notion states customer data is not used for model training unless the customer opts in

## Notion AI limitations

- Full AI features (Agent, Meeting Notes, Enterprise Search) require the $20 per member Business plan
- Custom Agents and Workers use credits billed at $10 per 1,000 monthly credits
- Meeting Notes and Enterprise Search are labelled beta
- Only useful if content lives in Notion; it does not generate images

## Riff strengths

- Free, with no account, subscription or API key
- Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server
- Covers replies, DMs, posts and X threads in one side panel
- Never presses send, which keeps the user in control
- Dials for tone, pitch and length, plus a Fresh score to avoid repetitive openings

## Riff limitations

- Requires desktop Chrome 138 or newer and a one-time Gemini Nano download
- Output quality is limited by the small on-device model
- Chrome only; no Firefox, Safari or mobile support
- Very new, with few reviews on the Chrome Web Store

## FAQ

**Is Notion AI better than Riff?**

It depends on your workflow. Notion AI is built for searching and answering questions across a Notion workspace. Riff is built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.

**What are the key feature differences between Notion AI and Riff?**

Notion AI: AI agent and writing assistant built into the Notion workspace for docs and databases. Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device.

**Does Notion AI or Riff have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Notion AI is freemium and Riff is free, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Notion AI or Riff?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.