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GitScrum vs Notion: Which for Developer Project Management?
GitScrum vs Notion: Which for developer project management?
GitScrum is a purpose-built project management tool with developer-specific features, while Notion is a flexible workspace that can be configured for project management. Choose GitScrum for structured PM with native WIP limits and standups. Choose Notion for flexible documentation and customizable project tracking.
Feature comparison
| Feature | GitScrum | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Kanban board | ✓ Native | ✓ Database view |
| WIP limits | ✓ Native | ✗ |
| Auto-assign | ✓ | Formulas |
| Async standup | ✓ Team Standup | Build it |
| Documentation | ✓ NoteVault | ✓ Excellent |
| Customization | Focused | Extensive |
| Templates | PM-focused | Many types |
| Database views | List, board | Many views |
Purpose comparison
| Aspect | GitScrum | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Project management | Workspace/wiki |
| PM features | Native | Build/configure |
| Documentation | NoteVault | Core strength |
| Flexibility | Focused | Maximum |
| Setup for PM | Ready | Configuration |
Workflow comparison
| Need | GitScrum | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint management | Native | Template |
| WIP control | Native limits | Manual |
| Standup | Team Standup | Build template |
| Reporting | Built-in | Build |
| Knowledge base | NoteVault | Core feature |
Best use cases
| Use Case | Better Choice | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Pure PM | GitScrum | Purpose-built |
| Wiki + PM | Notion | Excellent docs |
| Quick setup | GitScrum | Ready to use |
| Maximum custom | Notion | Flexible |
| Async standup | GitScrum | Native feature |
| Company wiki | Notion | Core strength |
Team type fit
| Team | GitScrum | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Dev team | ✓ Ideal | Good with config |
| Startup | ✓ Quick start | Good |
| Documentation-heavy | Good (NoteVault) | ✓ Excellent |
| Knowledge workers | Good | ✓ Ideal |
| Remote async | ✓ Team Standup | Good with templates |
When to choose each
Choose GitScrum for:
- Focused project management
- Native WIP limits
- Built-in async standup
- Ready-to-use PM features
- Less configuration time
Choose Notion for:
- Heavy documentation needs
- Maximum flexibility
- Custom database needs
- Wiki + PM together
- Building your own system
Complementary use
Many teams use both:
- Notion for documentation/wiki
- GitScrum for task management
- GitScrum for Team Standup
- Notion for knowledge base