Question 1

How do I migrate my pages from Notion to Docmost?

Accepted Answer

Docmost has a built-in Notion importer. Log in to your Docmost workspace, go to Settings > Import, paste your Notion workspace URL, and click Import. The system fetches your pages, preserves the hierarchy and formatting, and creates them in Docmost. For most workspaces (under 5,000 pages), the import takes 5-15 minutes. After import, your Notion workspace remains as-is; you can delete it once you've verified everything is correct.

Question 2

Will I be locked into Docmost like I was with Notion?

Accepted Answer

No. Docmost is open-source (AGPL-3.0 license), which means the code is public and you have legal rights to run it. If Opsily ever raises prices dramatically or changes terms in a way you don't like, you can export all your data and run Docmost on your own servers, or switch to another Docmost host. Notion is closed-source; you can't do that with Notion. You're always at their mercy on pricing and policy.

Question 3

Is Docmost secure for sensitive company data?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Opsily's hosting is ISO 27001 certified and TÜV SÜD audited. Your data is stored in German data centers under GDPR. All traffic is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. Page-level permissions let you restrict who sees what. Enterprise tier adds SCIM provisioning, audit logs, and role-based access control. For regulated industries (government, finance, healthcare), Opsily's infrastructure meets ITAR and FedRAMP requirements.

Question 4

What happens to my data if I cancel my Opsily subscription?

Accepted Answer

We give you a 30-day grace period to export your data. You can download a full backup via the Docmost admin panel in JSON/Markdown format. After 30 days, we delete your instance and backups per GDPR's right to erasure. You're never trapped. The data is yours; we just host it for you.

Question 5

Can I use Docmost without Opsily's managed hosting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Docmost is open-source and free to self-host on your own servers (Docker, bare metal, VPS). But self-hosting means you manage updates, security patches, backups, SSL certificates, and monitoring yourself. That's why we offer managed hosting: you get enterprise-grade infrastructure, GDPR compliance, automated backups, and 24/7 support for a fixed monthly fee. Many teams prefer that trade-off.

Question 6

How much will I save switching from Notion to Docmost?

Accepted Answer

For a 50-person team: Notion Business tier costs €975/month (€19.50 × 50). Docmost on Opsily starts at €30-€90/month depending on plan. That's €885-€945/month saved. For a 100-person organization, Notion costs €1,950/month; Docmost costs the same whether you have 50 or 100 users. The larger your team, the bigger the gap. A rough estimate: teams with 10+ active users usually save 60-80% vs. Notion's per-user model.

Question 7

Does Docmost have everything I need from Notion?

Accepted Answer

If you use Notion as a wiki (docs, runbooks, policies, onboarding guides), yes—Docmost is feature-complete and has some things Notion doesn't (native diagramming, better semantic search, AI chat). If you use Notion as a CRM database, project management tool, or all-in-one workspace, Docmost won't replace that—it's a specialized wiki, not a do-everything platform. Evaluate your actual use case. Most teams use 20% of Notion's features; Docmost covers 95% of that.

Question 8

Is setting up Docmost on Opsily complicated?

Accepted Answer

No. Click the Deploy button in the Opsily console, choose your plan, and it's live in 90 seconds. You get a URL, email credentials, and HTTPS setup automatically. SAML/LDAP/OIDC SSO is available on Business tier; SCIM provisioning is Enterprise. If you need help with migration or SSO setup, our support team handles it—that's included in your plan.

Question 9

What if I need advanced database features like Notion has?

Accepted Answer

Docmost has Bases (database tables with Kanban views, filters, sorts, and properties) for most team workflows. If you need advanced formulas, rollups, or complex automation, Notion's database engine is more powerful. That said, Docmost's 'simplicity' is intentional—teams often use Notion's advanced database features for 2% of workflows and waste money on the rest. If databases are your primary use case, Notion might be better. If wiki + lightweight databases works, Docmost is cheaper and faster.

Question 10

Does Docmost work with our SSO/LDAP/SAML provider?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on Business tier and above. Docmost supports SAML 2.0, OIDC, and LDAP authentication. Enterprise tier adds SCIM provisioning (auto-user sync from your identity provider). During onboarding, our team can help configure SSO—it takes 15 minutes for most providers (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, etc.).

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