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Head to head · 2026

Coda vs Tana

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Coda

Docs with real mini-apps built in, using formulas and buttons

4.4$10/mo

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Tana

Supertags turn freeform notes into structured, queryable data

4.3$5/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Tana

    From $5/mo against from $10/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Coda

    4.4 against 4.3

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared onCodaTana
Our rating4.4Better4.3
Starts at$10/mo$5/moBetter
Free planYesYes
CategoryProductivityProductivity
Plans
  • FreeFree
  • Pro$10/mo
  • Team$30/mo
From $5/mo
Key features
  • Documents with working buttons, formulas, and interactive tables
  • Lightweight internal app building inside a doc
  • Free tier for individual and small team use
  • AI-assisted content and formula generation
  • Operating since 2014
  • Supertags adding structured fields to freeform outline text
  • Live outliner interface combined with database-like querying
  • Free tier for standard use
  • Operating since 2020
  • Notes function as both freeform thoughts and structured records
Pros
  • Genuine app-building capability beyond typical document editing
  • Formulas and buttons support real internal workflow automation
  • Free tier available for individual and small team use
  • Supertag system genuinely blends freeform notes and structured data
  • No context-switching between outlining and database tools
  • Free tier available for standard use
Cons
  • Formula language has a real learning curve for building advanced functionality
  • Advanced automation features require a paid plan
  • More setup investment than a purely note-taking-focused tool
  • Supertag system has a real learning curve for new users
  • More features require a paid plan
  • Less approachable than simpler, purely freeform note-taking tools
CompanyCoda, founded 2014Tana Inc., founded 2020

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Coda better than Tana?

In our reviews Coda scores 4.4 and Tana scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Coda: Docs with real mini-apps built in, using formulas and buttons. Tana: Supertags turn freeform notes into structured, queryable data.

Which is cheaper, Coda or Tana?

Tana has the lower starting price: from $10/mo for Coda and from $5/mo for Tana.

Do Coda and Tana have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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