Notion for students in 2026: what's free, and do you need Notion AI?
Notion's free student Plus plan, what AI is included, and when the free plan is enough.
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Notion is popular for class notes, assignment trackers and study wikis. The good news for students is on Notion's own pricing page.
Plans
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Unlimited pages and blocks for individuals, 5 MB file uploads, Notion AI trial only |
| Plus | $10/member/mo | Unlimited uploads, custom forms and sites, Notion AI trial only |
| Business | $20/member/mo | Notion Agent, AI Meeting Notes, Enterprise Search (beta), SAML SSO |
The student deal
Notion says the Plus plan (1-member limit) is free for students and educators. Sign up with your school email; Notion says thousands of school domains qualify, not just .edu.
What about AI?
Per the pricing page, Free and Plus include only a trial of Notion AI. Full Notion Agent and AI Meeting Notes are listed on Business ($20/member/mo). Custom Agents cost $10 per 1,000 monthly Notion credits after a free trial.
Source: notion.com/pricing. Checked Oct 15, 2026.