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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 User Per Month
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Guru
Star Rating
(2,153)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 User Per Month
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Star Rating
(6,783)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Guru excels in Knowledge Sharing with a score of 9.5, highlighting its ability to facilitate seamless collaboration and information dissemination among teams. In contrast, Notion, with a score of 8.8, is noted for its versatility but lacks the same level of focused knowledge management features.
- Reviewers mention that Guru's Federated Search feature, scoring 9.6, allows users to quickly find information across various sources, making it a standout for organizations with extensive knowledge bases. Notion's score of 7.8 indicates that while it offers search capabilities, it may not be as robust for large-scale knowledge retrieval.
- Users on G2 highlight Guru's Quality of Support with a score of 9.4, praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In comparison, Notion's support, rated at 8.5, is seen as adequate but not as proactive or comprehensive.
- Reviewers say that Guru's Ease of Use is rated at 9.3, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface and straightforward navigation. Notion, while flexible, has a lower score of 8.4, with some users mentioning a steeper learning curve due to its extensive features.
- G2 users report that Guru's Content Editor is highly rated at 9.2, with features that enhance document creation and collaboration. Notion's score of 8.5 suggests it has a capable editor, but users have noted limitations in formatting options compared to Guru.
- Users report that Guru's Notifications system, scoring 9.2, effectively keeps teams informed about updates and changes, enhancing collaboration. Notion's score of 7.9 indicates that while it has notification features, they may not be as comprehensive or customizable as those offered by Guru.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
1,763
8.8
5,724
Ease of Use
9.3
1,784
8.4
5,841
Ease of Setup
9.3
811
8.3
2,071
Ease of Admin
9.0
466
8.5
1,320
Quality of Support
9.4
1,375
8.5
4,077
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
419
8.9
1,215
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
1,664
9.5
5,805
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
Not enough data
8.8
2903
Not enough data
8.4
2842
Not enough data
8.7
2924
Not enough data
9.0
3029
Not enough data
7.8
2320
Not enough data
7.5
2112
Not enough data
8.5
2838
Not enough data
7.6
2466
Projects
Not enough data
8.9
2747
Not enough data
8.4
2380
Not enough data
7.5
1804
Not enough data
8.2
2598
Not enough data
8.6
2503
Not enough data
7.5
1871
Not enough data
7.9
1988
Not enough data
8.4
2679
Not enough data
7.4
1647
Not enough data
7.7
1910
Not enough data
7.9
1824
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.0
2107
Not enough data
8.0
2174
Not enough data
8.1
2441
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.8
1733
Not enough data
7.7
1794
Not enough data
8.3
2383
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
688
Not enough data
7.9
686
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
9.5
61
Not enough data
9.4
61
Not enough data
9.4
60
Not enough data
Content Discovery
9.5
60
Not enough data
9.5
58
Not enough data
9.4
58
Not enough data
9.2
60
Not enough data
9.6
58
Not enough data
9.4
59
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.7
21
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
597
Not enough data
9.2
592
Not enough data
9.2
588
Not enough data
Knowledge Management
9.7
712
Not enough data
9.2
663
Not enough data
9.2
626
Not enough data
Compliance
9.3
607
Not enough data
9.2
579
Not enough data
9.2
576
Not enough data
9.1
555
Not enough data
Customer Support
9.2
681
Not enough data
9.2
643
Not enough data
9.1
571
Not enough data
Data Security
9.2
556
Not enough data
9.3
550
Not enough data
9.3
574
Not enough data
9.2
556
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
602
Not enough data
9.3
625
Not enough data
9.5
691
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.0
415
Not enough data
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
2999
Not enough data
8.4
2793
Not enough data
8.7
2959
Formatting
Not enough data
7.3
1752
Not enough data
8.1
2533
Not enough data
7.1
1762
Content
Not enough data
8.3
2606
Not enough data
8.5
2854
Not enough data
7.9
2011
Product Type
Not enough data
8.5
2254
Not enough data
7.5
1635
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
628
Not enough data
8.3
632
Knowledge Pages
9.0
578
8.4
2645
9.1
535
8.1
2072
9.2
604
8.4
2452
9.1
576
8.1
2203
8.8
478
Feature Not Available
8.9
434
6.9
1628
9.2
446
8.5
2338
Knowledge Dissemination
9.0
561
Feature Not Available
9.1
558
8.1
2163
9.5
628
8.8
2551
9.1
603
7.9
2419
9.2
465
8.0
2149
9.2
469
7.5
1876
9.4
474
8.7
2412
9.0
445
7.7
1879
9.2
455
8.0
1957
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.5
50
7.8
149
9.2
48
7.8
147
9.0
51
7.2
143
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries
9.4
48
7.7
150
9.5
51
7.7
144
9.3
49
7.3
144
9.3
46
7.7
144
9.3
49
8.1
150
Functionality
9.2
48
7.9
145
9.5
49
7.1
147
9.4
51
7.6
146
Responses
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Platform
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.2
65
Interaction
Not enough data
7.6
64
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.1
65
Learning
Not enough data
8.0
64
Not enough data
7.2
64
Content Generation
Not enough data
7.9
64
Not enough data
7.9
63
System
Not enough data
7.0
64
Not enough data
7.7
63
Not enough data
7.8
63
Not enough data
7.8
65
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Newsletter Interface Features - Internal Newsletter Software
9.5
38
Not enough data
9.1
38
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
Newsletter Management Features - Internal Newsletter Software
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
Administrative Features - Internal Newsletter Software
9.3
39
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Guru and Notion are categorized as Knowledge Base and Enterprise Search Software
Unique Categories
Notion is categorized as AI Writing Assistant, Note-Taking Software, Project Management, and AI Chatbots
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Guru
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Notion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
14.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Consumer Services
8.5%
Internet
6.8%
Financial Services
6.3%
Other
53.9%
Computer Software
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Higher Education
7.7%
Marketing and Advertising
7.0%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
57.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Guru
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eli .
Verified User in Telecommunications
The Guru interface when searching using the correct key words will led you right away to the thing that you needed. The Guru updates are can easy to understand. You can easily locate new Gurus since it has notification on the announce on the right corner....
Most Helpful Critical Review
Elizabeth S.
Verified User in Hospitality
Account management has become very poor and negligent. Even as an admin, you cannot make adjustments to many settings unless you contact a member of Support, which takes a long period of time without useful answers, or the account manager. Settings are not...
Notion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
David .
Verified User in Financial Services
- It's UI, hands down. The best I've seen. And, for someone like me who chooses a software not just based on features but also it's designs, Notion has done a great job! - The Notion AI, Wow! It helps me get things done in much lesser time than it used...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ivy .
Verified User in Broadcast Media
I don't like how confusing it is, and the templates always come with things that I don't want in my planners. That said, if you want something that you want to work with and also be able to edit, I think Notion would be perfect for you.
Eli .
Verified User in Telecommunications
The Guru interface when searching using the correct key words will led you right away to the thing that you needed. The Guru updates are can easy to understand. You can easily locate new Gurus since it has notification on the announce on the right corner....
David .
Verified User in Financial Services
- It's UI, hands down. The best I've seen. And, for someone like me who chooses a software not just based on features but also it's designs, Notion has done a great job! - The Notion AI, Wow! It helps me get things done in much lesser time than it used...
Elizabeth S.
Verified User in Hospitality
Account management has become very poor and negligent. Even as an admin, you cannot make adjustments to many settings unless you contact a member of Support, which takes a long period of time without useful answers, or the account manager. Settings are not...
Ivy .
Verified User in Broadcast Media
I don't like how confusing it is, and the templates always come with things that I don't want in my planners. That said, if you want something that you want to work with and also be able to edit, I think Notion would be perfect for you.
Discussions
Do we have any mobile app for Guru?
3 comments
DF
No there is not, however the Web app does scale to phonesRead more
What does Guru do?
3 comments
LF
Guru is an all-in-one tool that brings everyone on your teams together and puts all your information in one place: right in your workflow.Read more
How did you start your "knowledge council" and what are some of the early hurdles to overcome?
2 comments
CA
There's lots of advice on starting and engaging a knowledge council here:...Read more
Is there a way to make font and text boxes even smaller? I'm at the lowest font size already
2 comments
NM
Not really. If you have already click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner and chosen small text, then at the moment that's all you can doRead more
Google Calendar and Reminders
1 comment
JR
I'm sorry, but I need more context or a specific string of text in the Unknown Language to provide a translation. Could you please provide the text you need...Read more
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