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Notion is a great wiki — but IT infrastructure needs more than a wiki
Notion is flexible and beautiful, but it stores everything unencrypted 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
- Notion stores all content unencrypted — not suitable 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
- AI features require $10+/user/month Notion AI add-on
- No config diff or version comparison — just page history
Feature comparison
| Feature | Layer8 Systems | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| AES-256-GCM encryption | ||
| Runbooks & SOPs (native) | Manual setup | |
| Config version history & diff | ||
| Linked network nodes | ||
| Linked asset records | ||
| AI runbook generation | Notion AI (paid add-on) | |
| Credential vault | ||
| Free tier | 50 notes | Unlimited (unencrypted) |
Pricing
Layer8 Systems
Notion's free tier is generous but unencrypted. Layer8 NoteTakr is free for 50 notes with full encryption. Pro is $19 CAD/month (vs Notion Plus at $10 USD/user/month + $10/user/month for AI).
Notion
Notion's free tier is generous but unencrypted. Layer8 NoteTakr is free for 50 notes with full encryption. Pro is $19 CAD/month (vs Notion Plus at $10 USD/user/month + $10/user/month for AI).
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?
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Get started for freeFree tier: 50 notes, 50 assets, 3 network maps
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