Comparison
Glassy vs Notion
Notion is a powerful database. Glassy is a thinking workspace. The difference is in the defaults: where your files live, where AI runs, and who can query your knowledge.
Glassy
Markdown-native files. Export anytime to plain .md.
Notion
Proprietary block format. Export is lossy and requires cleanup.
Glassy
Local AI runs in your browser via WebGPU. No API keys, no uploads.
Notion
All AI features route through Notion's servers and partners.
Glassy
Second Brain / MCP server queries your knowledge base from Claude Desktop or Cursor.
Notion
No MCP server. No AI-agent queryability of your workspace.
Glassy
Obsidian vault sync with full Markdown/wikilink/frontmatter round-trip.
Notion
Import is one-way and destructive. Wikilinks and frontmatter are not preserved.
Glassy
$17/month for the whole workspace. No per-seat pricing.
Notion
$10–$15/user/month. Per-seat pricing scales poorly for individuals and small teams.
Glassy
Designed for nonlinear brains: no streaks, no red badges, reduced motion respected.
Notion
Default interface includes notifications, nudges, and activity tracking.
Glassy
Self-hostable Docker stack. Your data, your server.
Notion
Cloud-only. No self-hosting option.
No credit card. Local AI included forever.