Notion vs SharePoint:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SharePoint had more branded searches than Notion among internal knowledge management platforms worldwide. SharePoint had about 3.4 million branded searches, while Notion had 422,000. SharePoint made up 72.4% of all internal knowledge management platform searches we track, and Notion accounted for 9.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about internal knowledge management platforms, both Notion and SharePoint appeared in all five answers. Notion was mentioned before SharePoint in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
SharePoint, about 8 searches for every 1 for Notion
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Notion, named ahead of SharePoint in every answer
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Top internal knowledge management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both Notion and SharePoint showed up in all five answers. Notion was listed before SharePoint in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Notion1st
Confluence2nd
Guru3rd
SharePoint4th
Document3605th
Slab6th
Nuclino–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
SharePoint5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Confluence5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Notion5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Guru5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Document3603 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Slab2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nuclino0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about internal knowledge management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which internal knowledge management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best internal knowledge management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best internal knowledge management platform for team knowledge sharing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“knowledge base software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“internal knowledge management platform”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Notion or SharePoint more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Notion and SharePoint by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven internal knowledge management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SharePoint, Notion. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | SharePoint | Confluence | Notion | Nuclino | Document360 | Guru | Slab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.2% | 20.8% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 71% | 18% | 10.4% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 67.5% | 20.9% | 11% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.8% | 20.7% | 12% | 0.3% | 0.16% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.3% | 17.8% | 11.5% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.4% | 20.6% | 12.6% | 0.2% | 0.16% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.3% | 17.6% | 12.7% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 70.4% | 17.8% | 11.5% | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.2% | 21.1% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 0.11% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 71.5% | 18.1% | 10.1% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.8% | 17.9% | 10.9% | 0.26% | 0.11% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.4% | 18.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the Notion and SharePoint comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SharePoint was ahead of Notion in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Notion’s share of searches among internal knowledge management platforms worldwide moved from 11.4% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 467K to 422K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SharePoint’s share of searches among internal knowledge management platforms worldwide moved from 67.2% to 72.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.7M to 3.4M.
How did search popularity change for internal knowledge management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, SharePoint gained share of searches among internal knowledge management platforms worldwide, from 70.8% to 72.4%.

In September 2026, Notion lost share of searches among internal knowledge management platforms worldwide, from 10.9% to 9.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Notion’s and SharePoint’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Notion
5 branded search terms
- knowledge base notion
- notion ai
- notion app
- notion calendar
- notion knowledge base
SharePoint
1 branded search term
- sharepoint
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