Notion Layers AI Credit Charges on Top of Already Expensive Subscription Tiers
Notion charges a base subscription fee then gates AI features behind an additional credit system, creating a double-billing structure that users perceive as extractive relative to the core product value. The credit model obscures actual costs and forces users to ration feature usage even after paying for a plan. The perception of being charged twice for the same product erodes trust and drives churn consideration.
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