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Notion is a great wiki — but IT infrastructure needs more than a wiki
Notion is flexible and beautiful, but it isn't end-to-end encrypted and has no IT-specific structure. NoteTakr encrypts every note with AES-256-GCM and gives you native runbooks, config versioning, device linking, and a credential vault built for infrastructure teams.
Why teams leave Notion
- Content isn't end-to-end encrypted — not ideal for device credentials, passwords, or configs
- No IT-specific structure — runbooks, SOPs, and config templates require manual setup
- No integration with network topology or ITAM tools
- No config diff or version comparison — just page history
Feature comparison
| Feature | Layer8 Systems | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Optional zero-knowledge vault (CryptKeepr) | ||
| Runbooks & SOPs (native) | Manual setup | |
| Config version history & diff | ||
| Linked network nodes | ||
| Linked asset records | ||
| Credential vault | ||
| Free trial | 14 days, full product | Unlimited (not E2E) |
Pricing
Layer8 Systems
Notion's free tier is generous but isn't end-to-end encrypted. Layer8 Systems NoteTakr is fully encrypted, with a 14-day free trial and then $29 CAD/month (vs Notion Plus at $10 USD/user/month).
Notion
Notion's free tier is generous but isn't end-to-end encrypted. Layer8 Systems NoteTakr is fully encrypted, with a 14-day free trial and then $29 CAD/month (vs Notion Plus at $10 USD/user/month).
Switching from Notion?
Export your Notion workspace as Markdown or HTML. Import your runbooks and SOPs into NoteTakr using the appropriate note type (Runbook, Config, Procedure). Tags and folder structure migrate directly.
Your data is encrypted at rest
Layer8 Systems encrypts all note content with AES-256-GCM. Learn how we protect your data →
Ready to make the switch?
14 days free. No credit card required.
Start your free trial14 days free, no credit card. Then $29 CAD/month.
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