Notion vs Guru
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026). Last verified July 20, 2026.
The short answer
Notion ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for Operations, support, HR, and engineering teams that need one trusted place to document processes, answer internal questions, and keep company knowledge current. The most flexible authoring with AI answers at any price.
At a glance
| Notion | Guru | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Best for | Flexible all-in-one workspace with AI | Verified answers in the flow of work |
| Pricing | $$ (Free tier; paid from ~$10/user/mo, AI add-on) | $$ (from ~$10-$15/user/mo, quoted for AI) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Philadelphia, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
Notion
The most flexible authoring with AI answers at any price.
www.notion.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026)
Guru
Verified, AI-searchable answers surfaced where you work.
www.getguru.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026)
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