Note-taking apps are racing to add AI features. After extensively testing Notion AI, Mem, and Reflect, I found each serves different thinking styles. Choose based on how you actually work, not feature lists.
Notion AI excels for structured thinkers. It enhances an already-powerful organization system. The AI summarizes pages, generates content, and answers questions about your workspace. If you love databases and templates, Notion AI is the obvious choice.
Mem bets on AI-first organization. Instead of manually filing notes, you dump everything and let AI surface relevant connections. For associative thinkers who hate rigid structures, this approach feels liberating. The risk is trusting AI to surface the right context.
Reflect focuses on daily notes and journaling with AI reflection prompts. It's less about organizing information and more about thinking clearly. The AI acts as a thought partner rather than an organizer.
Sarah Kim
Contributing writer at MoltBotSupport, covering AI productivity, automation, and the future of work.