Summary and recommendation
Notion supports SCIM provisioning, but only on Enterprise plans with custom pricing typically ranging $18-25/user/month. This creates a significant gap for teams on Business plans ($20/user/month) who already have SAML SSO but can't automate user lifecycle management. The Enterprise requirement means a 100-person team faces $1,800-5,000/month in licensing costs just to unlock basic provisioning automation.
This pricing structure is particularly problematic because Notion already provides SSO on Business plans, creating the expectation that provisioning should follow. Without SCIM, IT teams must manually manage user accounts despite having automated authentication - a compliance risk that scales poorly as teams grow. Google Workspace users face an additional limitation: even on Enterprise, SCIM doesn't support group provisioning and deprovisioning.
The strategic alternative
Stitchflow provides SCIM-level provisioning through resilient browser automation for Notion without requiring the Enterprise upgrade. Works with any Notion plan and any IdP, including full Google Workspace support with group sync. Flat pricing under $5K/year, regardless of team size.
Quick SCIM facts
| SCIM available? | Yes |
| SCIM tier required | Enterprise |
| SSO required first? | Yes |
| SSO available? | Yes |
| SSO protocol | SAML 2.0 |
| Documentation | Official docs |
Supported identity providers
| IdP | SSO | SCIM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okta | ✓ | ✓ | OIN app with full provisioning |
| Microsoft Entra ID | ✓ | ✓ | Gallery app with SCIM |
| Google Workspace | ✓ | Limited | No group provisioning/deprovisioning |
| OneLogin | ✓ | ✓ | Supported |
The cost of not automating
Without SCIM (or an alternative like Stitchflow), your IT team manages Notion accounts manually. Here's what that costs:
The Notion pricing problem
Notion gates SCIM provisioning behind premium plans, forcing significant cost increases for basic user management.
Plan Structure (Billed Annually)
| Plan | Price | SSO | SCIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plus | $10/user/mo | ||
| Business | $20/user/mo | ||
| Enterprise | $18-25/user/mo (custom) |
Note: The Business tier includes SAML SSO but excludes SCIM provisioning, forcing organizations to negotiate custom Enterprise pricing for automated user management.
What this means in practice
Moving from Business to Enterprise for SCIM access (using mid-range $22/user Enterprise pricing):
| Team Size | Annual Upgrade Cost |
|---|---|
| 50 users | +$1,200/year |
| 100 users | +$2,400/year |
| 200 users | +$4,800/year |
Calculation: ($22 - $20) × users × 12 months
For organizations currently on Plus ($10/user), the jump to Enterprise represents a 120-150% price increase purely for SCIM access.
Additional constraints
Summary of challenges
- Notion supports SCIM but only at Enterprise tier ($18-25/user/month (custom))
- Google Workspace users get limited SCIM (no group sync)
- Our research shows teams manually provisioning this app spend significant hidden costs annually
What the upgrade actually includes
Notion doesn't sell SCIM separately. You get it bundled with Enterprise plan features at $18-25/user/month:
The frustrating part? Business plan ($20/user/month) already includes SAML SSO, but Notion artificially gates SCIM behind Enterprise pricing. You're essentially paying a premium just to add automated provisioning to SSO you could already have.
Stitchflow Insight
We estimate ~60% of Enterprise features are irrelevant for teams that simply need automated user management. Most organizations upgrading to Enterprise are paying for advanced workspace controls and compliance features they'll never configure.
What IT admins are saying
Community sentiment on Notion's SCIM implementation reveals clear pricing frustration. Common complaints:
- Business plan includes SAML SSO but artificially excludes SCIM provisioning
- Forced upgrade to opaque Enterprise pricing just for user automation
- Lack of transparent Enterprise costs creates budget uncertainty
- Google Workspace users lose group provisioning functionality entirely
Business plan has SSO but not SCIM - frustrating gap
Enterprise pricing not transparent
Google Workspace users miss group sync feature
The recurring theme
Notion creates an artificial barrier between SSO and SCIM, forcing teams already paying $20/user/month for Business to negotiate custom Enterprise pricing just to automate what their identity provider should handle natively.
The decision
| Your Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| On Business plan, need SCIM | Use Stitchflow: avoid the Enterprise tier jump and custom pricing negotiations |
| On Plus plan, need automated provisioning | Use Stitchflow: skip two expensive tier upgrades to reach SCIM |
| Using Google Workspace as IdP | Use Stitchflow: native SCIM doesn't support group provisioning with Google |
| Already on Enterprise plan | Use native SCIM: you're paying premium pricing that includes it |
| Small team with low turnover | Manual provisioning may suffice: but watch for security gaps as you grow |
The bottom line
Notion's SCIM requirement forces teams into Enterprise pricing that's often 2-3x their current Business plan costs, with custom negotiations that lack transparency. For organizations that need automated provisioning without the Enterprise tier jump, Stitchflow delivers the same automation at predictable flat-rate pricing.
Automate Notion without the tier upgrade
Stitchflow delivers SCIM-level provisioning through resilient browser automation, backed by 24/7 human in the loop for Notion at <$5K/year, flat, regardless of team size.
Technical specifications
SCIM Version
2.0
Supported Operations
Create, Update, Deactivate, Groups
Supported Attributes
Not specifiedPlan requirement
Enterprise
Prerequisites
SSO must be configured first
Key limitations
- SCIM only on Enterprise plan (not Business despite having SSO)
- Google Workspace SCIM doesn't support groups
- JIT provisioning not recommended if using SCIM
- Only Enterprise org owners can generate SCIM API tokens
Configuration for Okta
Integration type
Okta Integration Network (OIN) app with SCIM provisioning
Prerequisite
SSO must be configured before enabling SCIM.
Where to enable
Required credentials
SCIM endpoint URL and bearer token (generated in app admin console).
Configuration steps
Enable Create Users, Update User Attributes, and Deactivate Users.
Provisioning trigger
Okta provisions based on app assignments (users or groups).
Enterprise required for SCIM
Native SCIM is available on Enterprise. Use Stitchflow if you need provisioning without the tier upgrade.
Configuration for Entra ID
Integration type
Microsoft Entra Gallery app with SCIM provisioning
Prerequisite
SSO must be configured before enabling SCIM.
Where to enable
Required credentials
Tenant URL (SCIM endpoint) and Secret token (bearer token from app admin console).
Configuration steps
Set Provisioning Mode = Automatic, configure SCIM connection.
Provisioning trigger
Entra provisions based on user/group assignments to the enterprise app.
Sync behavior
Entra provisioning runs on a scheduled cycle (typically every 40 minutes).
Enterprise required for SCIM
Native SCIM is available on Enterprise. Use Stitchflow if you need provisioning without the tier upgrade.
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Notion
Notion gates automation behind Enterprise plan. Stitchflow delivers the same SCIM outcomes for a flat fee.
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