Notion alternative
for Contacts
folks has the flexibility of Notion but works better for contacts
Interact with contacts, not records
folk's contact page is purpose-built for managing contacts, including reminders, comments, interactions and company details
A contact page on folk
folk offers a clear, purpose-built contact page
A contact page on Notion
Notion offers a standard record page
Manage relationships, not databases
Contacts are enriched, deduplicated, and made more actionable with relationship insights
A contact list on folk
folk lists relationships
A database on Notion
Notion lists generic records in a database
Keep your contacts lists alive, not dead
folk automatically synchronizes interactions and contacts in real time
A contact page on folk
folk automatically imports all your interactions with your contact's details
A contact page on Notion
Notion offers a standard record page
Reach out to your contacts directly, no need to export in CSV
Send bulk messages to a group of contacts, personalize individual messages, and choose the best sender from folk
Sending an email from folk
folk lets you collaborate on message drafts as a team and send in bulk
Sending an email from Notion
You cannot send emails directly from Notion
What is Notion, and why do teams use it for contacts?
Notion is a flexible workspace with pages and databases. Some teams track people there, but records are generic pages that suit notes while lacking tools for pipelines, reminders, and relationship history.
Why switch from a Notion database to a CRM for contacts?
A CRM is designed to manage relationships rather than store rows. You get enrichment, deduplication, reminders, timelines of interactions, and reporting so you spend less time on maintenance and more time moving deals forward.
How is folk CRM different from using Notion as a CRM?
folk is contact centric. It offers dedicated contact and company views, activity timelines, tasks and reminders, and collaboration in context. Updates, emails, and follow ups become one continuous workflow.
Can I email contacts directly from folk?
Yes. You can send personalized bulk emails and sequences from folk, collaborate on drafts with teammates, and choose the sender without leaving your CRM or exporting anything.
Why does folk CRM stand out as a Notion alternative for contact management?
folk combines a simple interface with powerful automation. You get one click capture, enrichment, shared pipelines, email sequences, and team collaboration in one place, which makes it an easy and scalable upgrade when Notion starts to feel like a workaround.