Compare: Notion
A Notion alternative for developers
Notion is an all-in-one workspace that can do almost anything. If what you actually need is a fast place for notes, code snippets, diagrams and team docs, Foliosodev is a Notion alternative for developers that does less, on purpose.
Where Foliosodev is different
- Pages are documents, not stacks of blocks, so long notes stay quick to write and to read
- Code blocks with highlighting, line numbers and tab indent, and Mermaid and PlantUML rendered inline
- Full-text search that includes your code and diagram labels
- Markdown export of a page or your whole account on every plan
- Spaces with three roles instead of page-by-page permission puzzles
Side by side
| Foliosodev | Notion | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Developer notes, code and team docs | General-purpose workspace for docs, wikis and projects |
| Code | Highlighted code blocks with line numbers, a language picker and tab indent | Code blocks with highlighting |
| Diagrams | Mermaid and PlantUML rendered inline | Mermaid in code blocks |
| Databases and boards | None, deliberately | A core feature |
| Live co-editing | On every plan, where a page is shared or a space has several members | Yes |
| Export | Markdown per page or a full ZIP, on every plan | Markdown, HTML and PDF exports |
Based on each product's public features as of October 2026. Products change; check theirs before you decide.
Moving across from Notion
There is no one-click importer yet. Copy a page in Notion and paste it into Foliosodev: headings, lists and links usually keep their formatting. Start with the pages you open every week; the rest can follow when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
Is Foliosodev a full Notion replacement?
For notes, code, diagrams and team documentation, yes. Foliosodev deliberately has no databases, kanban boards or project tracking, so if your team runs its work out of Notion databases, keep Notion for that.
Can I move my Notion pages across?
There is no one-click importer yet. Copy a page from Notion and paste it into Foliosodev: headings, lists and links usually keep their formatting.
Does Foliosodev export to Markdown?
Yes, on every plan. Export one page as Markdown, or your whole account as a ZIP of Markdown files and images.
Try it on the notes you actually keep.
Free to start, Markdown out whenever you want it.