How to Find Cheap/Affordable Notion Templates
There are many Notion templates. How do you know which one is worth buying?
If you have ever shopped for Notion templates, you may have noticed the vast array of choices available. In the official Notion Marketplace alone, thousands of templates are available for duplication. Most of them are free.
So you may have wondered … is it worth paying for a Notion template, and if so, how much? In this post, I will answer this question from my perspective as someone who has created Notion templates since their inception.
When you buy a Notion template, look for:
The principles behind the template — are there clear principles/workflows at the foundation of the template? Or is it a generic/boilerplate template you can quickly build on your own or get for free?
The quality of the documentation — are there clear explanations, or are you left alone figuring things out?
The experience of the creator — who is the creator? How many templates have they built? What experience do they have? Ultimately, people make templates, and their experience, knowledge, and taste make a difference. The more reliable and clear who the person is, the greater the chances of a reliable template and effective support if you need any assistance.
Your willingness to customize the template by yourself (time investment) vs. your propensity to save time and get it ready to go (money investment).
Ultimately, these elements determine the best price for a Notion template. Buying a cheap template can feel like a great choice in the immediate, especially if you have grown up believing that money is something limited, not to be spoken about, hidden, or evil. But it can often turn out to be a "waste of money" in the long term when you buy a cheap Notion template.
Why spend money multiple times on inadequate templates when you could invest once in a quality solution? Take ownership of your purchase and commit to using the template consistently to achieve your desires. Think of it like buying a laptop - do you choose the cheapest option only to replace it soon, or do you invest in quality that performs well for years?
Some research suggests that, in certain contexts, people who pay more for a product or service are often more motivated to use or care for it consistently, partially due to psychological factors like the sunk cost effect or effort justification.
The choice is yours now.
