TulipFarmvs
A Notion AI alternative where agents ask before they edit
Custom Agents act on the pages you grant them. TulipFarm agents work on tables with field rules, and a run can wait days for a person on the actions you pick.
Where TulipFarm differs
Four differences that show up in one proof-tracking job, each with a note on how Notion AI handles it.
A person approves the exact change
TulipFarm
On actions you pick, the agent shows the exact change and waits for an OK before it saves.
See AgentsHow Notion AI handles it
Custom Agents run automatically in the background on triggers, using your existing docs and databases as context.
notion.com/help/custom-agentsRules that keep bad values out of records
TulipFarm
Field rules reject a wrong type, a missing value, an unlisted choice or a duplicate before it saves.
See TablesHow Notion AI handles it
Custom Agents act on the pages and databases you grant them in each agent’s access settings.
notion.com/help/custom-agentsWorkflows that wait for a person for days
TulipFarm
A run waits up to 30 days for a reply, runs JavaScript or Python steps, and resumes after a restart.
See WorkflowsHow Notion AI handles it
Custom Agents run on a schedule or react to events in Notion and Slack.
notion.com/help/custom-agentsScheduled agents without a plan upgrade
TulipFarm
Every workspace can save agents and run them on a schedule, paid for with credits.
See AgentsHow Notion AI handles it
Custom Agents need the Business or Enterprise plan, then cost $10 per 1,000 Notion credits after a free trial.
notion.com/pricing
When to stay with Notion AI
Notion AI is the better choice if any of these sound like your team.
- Your team’s knowledge already lives in Notion
- Notion Agent works with the same docs, wikis and databases your team writes in, with the same permissions each person has.
- You want agents that react to Notion and Slack
- Custom Agents run on schedules and on events like a new page, a property change or a Slack mention, and can hand work to each other.
- You need SOC 2 or SSO today
- Notion AI is in scope for SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, with SAML SSO on Business and SCIM on Enterprise.
- You want a low price per person
- Billed yearly, Notion Plus is $10 a member a month, and Business, with Notion Agent and SSO, is $20.
Switching from Notion AI
You can keep your docs in Notion. Move one record-heavy job into TulipFarm and keep Notion AI for writing and search.
Pick one database job
Choose a Notion database an agent updates often, such as a proof tracker.
Bring the records in
Export the database as CSV, import it into a TulipFarm table, then add field rules.
Turn the agent’s instructions into a skill
Paste the Custom Agent’s instructions into a TulipFarm skill, and mark which actions need approval.
Run both, then switch
Run both for one cycle and compare the results. Your first signup includes $50 in free credits.
Feature comparison
Notion AI’s column covers Notion Agent and Custom Agents, from Notion’s own pages. “Not published” means Notion doesn’t say, not that the feature is missing.
| Feature | TulipFarm | Notion AI |
|---|---|---|
| Workspace and data | ||
| Databases for business records | YesBuilt-in tables | YesNotion databases, with row-level permissions on Business |
| Field rules that reject bad values | YesType, required, choices and unique | Not published |
| Docs and wiki | PartialShared files and projects | YesNotion AI works in your pages, docs, tasks and databases |
| Search across company knowledge | YesSearches projects and files | YesEnterprise Search across Slack, GitHub and more, in beta |
| Agents | ||
| Saved agents with reusable skills | Yes | YesCustom Agents; skills and instructions for Notion Agent |
| Agents on a schedule | YesUp to once an hour | YesDaily, weekly, monthly and more, plus Notion and Slack events |
| Agents read the web | YesSearches the web and reads public pages; no browser | YesCustom Agents can browse when web access is on |
| Agents hand work to other agents | YesA saved agent can hand work to other saved agents | YesEach sub-agent can use its own model |
| Automation and approvals | ||
| Workflow builder | YesVisual builder with code steps | PartialDatabase automations on paid plans |
| Webhook triggers | Yes | Not publishedWebhooks send updates out when content changes |
| Approval before an action runs | YesShows the exact change on actions you pick | PartialNotion Agent confirms Gmail write actions |
| Runs resume after a restart without repeating finished steps | Yes | Not published |
| Integrations | ||
| Built-in app connections | PartialSlack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence and Trello | YesAI connectors such as Gmail and Calendar, plus a public API |
| Custom MCP servers | PartialA manager reviews and enables each tool | YesNotion Agent connects to MCP servers |
| Agents in Slack | YesMention an agent in a channel; access is granted per channel | YesSlack triggers, including @-mentions |
| Security and deployment | ||
| SSO and SCIM | NoSign in with Google or an email link | YesSAML SSO on Business; SCIM on Enterprise |
| Audit logs | PartialRecords who changed memberships; no audit export | YesAgent activity logs; workspace audit log on Enterprise |
| SOC 2 Type II | No | YesNotion AI is in scope, with ISO 27001 |
| Personal chats hidden from admins | Yes | Not published |
| Your data isn’t used to train models | Yes | YesBy default, for every model |
Pricing
Notion’s yearly price saves up to 20% over monthly billing. Notion prices checked on 21 October 2026.
TulipFarm
$50 free
In credits on your first signup. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page.
Notion AI
$20 a month
Per member for Business, which adds Notion Agent and SAML SSO. Custom Agents then cost $10 per 1,000 Notion credits after a free trial.
notion.com/pricingQuestions about TulipFarm and Notion AI
Is TulipFarm a Notion AI alternative?
Yes, for teams whose agents change business records. TulipFarm keeps records in built-in tables with field rules, and for the actions you choose, an agent shows the exact change before a person approves it. Notion AI is strongest when your team’s knowledge already lives in Notion docs and databases.
Does this page compare Notion or Notion AI?
Notion AI, meaning Notion Agent and Custom Agents. We compare Notion itself, as a docs and project tool, on a separate page.
What is the main difference between TulipFarm and Notion AI?
Custom Agents run in the background within the pages and databases you grant them. TulipFarm agents can stop and show the exact change for a person to approve, field rules reject bad values, and workflows can wait days for a reply.
Can TulipFarm do everything Notion AI can?
No. Notion AI works inside a full docs and wiki tool, searches connected apps and reacts to Notion and Slack events. It’s also in scope for SOC 2 Type II, with SAML SSO on Business. TulipFarm doesn’t offer those today.
When should I just use Notion AI?
Choose Notion AI if your team already writes and plans in Notion, wants agents that react to Notion and Slack events, or needs SOC 2 and SSO today. If you already pay for Notion Business, Notion Agent costs nothing extra.
Can I move my Notion databases to TulipFarm?
Yes, as data. Export a database as CSV, import it into a TulipFarm table and add field rules. Rebuild the agent by pasting its instructions into a TulipFarm skill. Your docs can stay in Notion.
How much does TulipFarm cost compared with Notion AI?
Your first TulipFarm Cloud signup includes $50 in free credits. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page to ask for more credits or apply for student, NGO or startup support. Notion Agent comes with Business at $20 a member a month, billed yearly. Custom Agents need Business or Enterprise, then cost $10 per 1,000 Notion credits after a free trial.
Does TulipFarm work with Slack and Google Workspace like Notion AI?
Yes. In Slack, people mention an agent in a channel you grant, and it replies there. Each person can also connect their own Google account for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides. Reading needs no approval; any change in Google waits until a person approves the exact request.
Try one Notion AI job in TulipFarm.
Sign up for TulipFarm Cloud and move the database your agents change most. The research preview is open to everyone, and your first signup includes $50 in free credits.
Not sure TulipFarm connects to your tools? Contact us and tell us what your team uses.
Sources
- Notion AIchecked 20 October 2026
- Notion pricingchecked 21 October 2026
- Custom Agentschecked 20 October 2026
- Notion Agentchecked 20 October 2026
- Notion AI security practiceschecked 20 October 2026
Last reviewed 20 October 2026.