The Notion Approach
Notion excels at documentation and planning but has no contract, payment, or accountability features. It's not designed for managing financial relationships.
vs Notion
Notion is a powerful knowledge base and planning tool. FLOS is a contract execution platform. They're complementary, not competitive.
The FLOS Approach
FLOS is built for freelance project execution. Define scope in a SOW, execute in milestones, and release payments based on deliverables—you might use Notion to organize project details inside.
Key Differences
How FLOS and Notion approach freelance work differently
Financial Features
Complete system vs knowledge baseHandles contracts, escrow, and payment releases automatically
Documentation-focused with no financial features
Project Execution
Execution-focused vs planning-focusedBuilt end-to-end for freelance project delivery
A canvas for planning and documentation
Accountability
Structured vs flexibleSigned SOWs and approval workflows create clear accountability
Flexible but lacks formal accountability structures
Payment Security
Protected transactions vs noneEscrow system protects both parties in financial transactions
No payment or escrow functionality
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FLOS by BeGig | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Core Model | Contract-first execution system with payments | All-in-one workspace for docs, databases, and wikis |
| Primary Users | Freelancers, studios, and clients executing paid projects | Teams and individuals organizing information |
| Engagement Type | Project-based with structured Statements of Work | Documentation, databases, and custom views |
| Who Initiates | Either freelancer or client | Anyone in the workspace |
| Scope Enforcement | Locked scope via signed SOW | No formal scope enforcement |
| Work Tracking | Milestones and timesheets tied to approvals and payments | Custom databases and flexible views |
| Payment Logic | Rule-based escrow release on deliverables | No payment handling |
| Where It Fits | Freelance project execution with financial accountability | Documentation, planning, and knowledge management |
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