Looking for a Dokin alternative?
Dokin does one job: pull a Notion database into Google Sheets on a schedule. It works, but the schedule is the whole catch, and Sheets edits never make it back to Notion. Sync2Sheets runs on Notion's official webhooks and Google Drive events instead of polling, and adds full 2-way sync with a per-column direction picker so Sheets values flow back to Notion when you want them to.
Sync2Sheets vs Dokin, at a glance
| Criterion | Sync2Sheets | Dokin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sync direction | Real-time 2-way, per-column direction | Notion to Sheets only | ✓ |
| Latency | Seconds (webhooks + Drive events) | 15 minutes to daily (polled) | ✓ |
| Rollups and relations | Full support with page titles | Supported | - |
| Live Notion dashboards | Block updates + table blocks | Not supported | ✓ |
| Page creation from Sheets | Supported | Not supported | ✓ |
| Pricing floor | $12/mo annually | ~$10/mo | ○ |
| Official Notion integration | Yes | Yes | - |
| Google Workspace add-on | Yes | Yes | - |
| Installs | 184,000+ | Smaller user base | ✓ |
✓ Sync2Sheets wins · ○ Dokin wins · - Tie
Known limitations of Dokin
Not criticism, just how the product is architected. Useful if you're weighing whether it fits your use case.
- Polled refresh, with intervals from 15 minutes (higher plans) down to daily. Not real-time.
- One-way sync only. No way to push a Sheets formula result, a new row, or a cell value back to Notion.
- No live Notion dashboards or block-level updates driven by Sheets.
- Smaller user base and slower development cadence than broader tools in the category.
Why switch to Sync2Sheets
Real-time sync instead of polling
Every Notion edit fires a webhook that Sync2Sheets picks up in seconds. Every Sheets edit triggers a Drive event that Sync2Sheets picks up in seconds. Dokin refreshes on an interval, so your sheet lags behind Notion between refreshes. For dashboards, reports, and anything time-sensitive, that lag compounds.
Real 2-way sync, not just read
Sync2Sheets is 2-way by default with a per-column direction picker: Notion to Sheets, Sheets to Notion, or Both ways. Push Sheets formula results to Notion properties, create new Notion pages from new Sheets rows, and drive Notion headings or callouts from Sheets cells. Dokin is read-only.
Lower price point
Sync2Sheets starts at $12/month billed annually and tops out at $40/month for unlimited databases. Dokin's comparable tiers are priced similarly at the low end but you pay for less: no write-back, no real-time, no live embedded Notion dashboards.
Full property-type fidelity
Sync2Sheets maps every Notion property type including rollups with multi-hop relations, colored selects, date ranges split into start and end columns, and rich text with formatting preserved. Edge cases that other tools drop, we keep.
When Dokin is the better choice
Dokin is slightly cheaper on the entry tier, and if you literally do not need real-time and you do not need any write-back, that edge might matter. For anyone building dashboards, running reports off fresh data, or needing 2-way sync between Notion and Sheets, Sync2Sheets is the better value even at a slightly higher price.
How to migrate from Dokin
- 1
Uninstall Dokin or disconnect the sync
Open the Dokin sidebar in your existing sheet and disconnect the synced database. You can keep the sheet; we will re-sync it fresh.
- 2
Install Sync2Sheets from the Google Workspace Marketplace
One click. The add-on appears in every Google Sheet you open from that point forward.
- 3
Share your Notion database with the Sync2Sheets integration
In Notion, add the Sync2Sheets integration to each database you want to sync. Takes a minute per database.
- 4
Connect the database in the Sync2Sheets sidebar
Pick a sheet tab, pick a Notion database, click connect. The first sync runs immediately and populates every property.
- 5
Pick the direction per column
At first sync, the picker shows every column with a dropdown: Notion to Sheets, Sheets to Notion, or Both ways. Leave them Notion to Sheets if you just want the old Dokin behavior, or flip the ones you want to drive from Sheets. You can change the direction any time afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
Will my Dokin-connected sheet still work after I switch?
The sheet is a standard Google Sheet. Once Dokin is disconnected, it's just cells. Connecting Sync2Sheets to the same tab repopulates it with live Notion data. No data is lost.
How long does setup take?
Under 2 minutes per database. Install, connect Notion, pick a database, done.
Does Sync2Sheets cost more than Dokin?
Entry tiers are close ($12/mo vs ~$10/mo). For the extra cost you get real-time 2-way sync, per-column direction control, Notion dashboards, and audit logs.
Is Dokin one-way only?
Yes. Dokin pulls Notion data into Sheets on a schedule. There's no Sheets-to-Notion direction, no editable columns, no page creation from rows, no block updates. If you only need Notion to Sheets, that's fine. If you need anything to flow back, Sync2Sheets is the better fit.
How much does Dokin's polling delay matter in practice?
It depends on the use case. For a quarterly report you build by hand, 15 minutes to a day doesn't matter. For a live dashboard, a sales team checking Notion data in Sheets, or any workflow where someone might act on stale data, real-time matters. Sync2Sheets uses Notion's official webhooks for seconds-level updates on every plan.
Can I try Sync2Sheets before paying?
Yes, 7-day free trial, no credit card required.
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