Notion is a powerful all-in-one workspace, boasting over 120 integrations with other platforms and apps. But how many do you actually use? By connecting Notion with other tools, users can expand what’s possible and fill some of the gaps where Notion lacks in functionality. Unfortunately, Notion’s Integration Gallery doesn’t offer much value unless you’re using specific niche platforms. However, there are some meaningful options for everyday users.

Notion is fully capable of doing a lot right out of the box—from building your own time trackers to creating comprehensive systems to stay on top of your life. That’s one reason its Integration Gallery seems lacking, as it doesn't contain much that is truly needed. Rather than listing the same “top” Notion integrations, let’s explore key integration categories and the commonly used apps within them to see which ones will be worth your effort to add.

5 Project management tools

Organize tasks and collaborate efficiently

If you’re an individual user, Notion probably is your project management tool. However, it might not be the project management platform you use for work, or you might be transitioning from another platform while getting used to Notion. Two well-known platforms that integrate with Notion are Trello and Asana.

Both integrations primarily allow you to embed previews in Notion or sync/import information. This can be useful when transitioning from one of these platforms to Notion, as it enables you to access Trello and Asana data without leaving Notion. It’s also helpful if you’re using Notion as a dashboard for multiple platforms rather than as a dedicated project management system.

4 Cloud storage access and embeds

Easily access your files across multiple platforms

Notion lacks support for several cloud storage platforms, including Proton Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. However, if you use Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box, their Notion integrations are worth considering. These integrations provide similar functionality.

• Google Drive: Attach and preview documents, spreadsheets, and slides directly in Notion.
• Box: Browse files, paste Box links into Notion, and embed previews.
• Dropbox: Browse files and embed previews in Notion.

Embedding files in Notion is much more useful than just pasting raw links. For example, PDF previews allow you to view content without opening the document. The main downside is the need to occasionally re-authorize connections, which can cause access issues for collaborators.

3 Automate workflows and save time

Beyond what’s in the integration gallery

These integrations are among the most powerful available, but they come with a learning curve and require upfront setup. Their capabilities are only limited by what you configure within the platforms themselves. IFTTT (If This Then That) connects Notion with 700+ apps, Zapier with 5,000+ apps, and Integrately with 1,100+ apps.

IFTTT’s name explains how these platforms work: automation is essentially programming tasks that say, "If this happens, then do that." Many automation functions occur off-platform. Some examples include:

• If a Trello card is assigned to you, then create a To-Do list item in Notion.
• If a Slack message is marked, then add it as a prioritized task in Notion.
• If a Google Calendar event is created, then sync it with Notion and post a notification in Slack.
• If you add an item via Siri or Alexa, then create a corresponding entry in Notion.

2 Brainstorm with mind maps

Visual ideas and concepts

While our favorite free tool, Draw.io, isn’t available as a Notion integration, Mindmap.so and Miro offer great alternatives. If you’re a visual thinker, mind mapping is an excellent way to brainstorm, break down complex topics, and organize multi-layered ideas.

• Mindmap.so: Rather than integrating into Notion, Mindmap.so allows you to import Notion pages and databases into its own platform, letting you preview Notion content directly within Mindmap.so.
• Miro: Enables live embeds of Miro boards in Notion with real-time sync, ensuring that updates in Notion reflect in Miro instantly.

1 Notion integration one-offs

Popular individual and uncategorized platforms

Some integrations don’t fit neatly into a category, but still offer valuable functionality. One of the most frequently mentioned is Fillout Forms— a form builder designed for Notion that populates your databases with response data. Other notable integrations include:

• Slack: Sends notifications when actions are taken in Notion and allows bidirectional actions like creating Notion database pages from Slack messages.
• GitHub: Displays GitHub pull requests and issues as link previews in Notion. A synced database feature also lets you import entire repositories into Notion as databases.
• Canva: Embeds Canva designs into Notion pages for easy access.
• Loom: Allows embedding of Loom videos directly into Notion pages for quick visual explanations.

Enhancing your Notion experience

Most Notion integrations primarily allow embedding content from one platform into another. However, a few provide additional functionality that can significantly enhance Notion’s already powerful capabilities. The most valuable integrations are automation tools like IFTTT and Zapier, but their free tiers are so limited that they’re essentially just glorified demos. Their restrictions seem to be designed to push people into a paid plan once they realize they can’t actually get much done without upgrading.

Whatever you’re using Notion for, you’ve likely figured out how to make it work for your needs—perhaps why Notion integrations don’t get much attention. That said, embed options are genuinely helpful if you already use some of the platforms mentioned, so integrating them into your workflow can be a worthwhile addition.