How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

What could I buy instead of paying for subscriptions?

Instead of renting content, you could own it. For example, your streaming subscription costs could buy vinyl records, books, or permanent digital purchases. Our calculator shows what you could own instead of paying monthly fees.

How can I reduce my subscription costs?

Use our calculator to see your total spend, identify expensive subscriptions, find cheaper alternatives, and cancel services you rarely use. Many services have free alternatives or one-time purchase options.

How much does Notion Plus cost per year?

Notion Plus costs $12/month, which equals $144.00 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1440.00.

Is Notion Plus worth it?

At $12/month ($1440.00 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: Obsidian is free (with paid sync at $4/mo). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel Notion Plus?

Cancellation difficulty for Notion Plus is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://www.notion.so/help/manage-my-plan

What are alternatives to Notion Plus?

Alternatives to Notion Plus include: obsidian, coda, clickup. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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Notion Plus

All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, wikis, and project management.

+200% since 2020↑ 200% since 2020

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$12

Yearly

$120

5 Years

$720

10 Years

$1,440

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,440 on Notion Plus. That's equivalent to 96 meals out, or 29 books.

Last updated: 2024-12Report outdated price

Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Pricing IssueSignificant Issue

Price tripled from $4 to $12 in 4 years. Free tier is generous but creates lock-in with proprietary format, making it costly to migrate away.

Price History2020 - 2024

$12

202020222024

When Will the Price Go Up?

Price Hike Prediction

~February 2026

medium confidence

Predicted Price

$21

+$9.00/mo

Avg. Hike Cycle

1.8 years

between increases

Historical Pattern

Average increase:+75%

Time since last hike:2.1 years (overdue!)

Data points:3 price changes

Price hike may be imminent

Based on historical patterns, Notion Plus is overdue for a price increase. They typically raise prices every 1.8 years, and it's been 2.1 years since the last one.

10-Year Price Projection

Today

$12/mo

→

In 10 years

$269/mo

Based on 75% increases every 1.8 years

Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

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Total spent on Notion Plus

$720

$12/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

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Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 7+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $720but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.

Instead, You Could Buy

With $12/month, here's what you could own instead:

Obsidian is free (with paid sync at $4/mo)
A nice physical notebook system ($50/year)
Craft (one-time purchase options available)
10 productivity books per year

Cancellation

Difficulty:Easy

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