Free. ... For individuals to organize personal projects and life. ... Capture, organize, and act on responses right inside Notion.
Notion Startup Credits: If you are running a business, you can apply for the Notion for Startups program, which often provides up to $1,000 in credit—enough to cover several years of a Team plan.
Let's be direct: Notion has never offered a lifetime license. Their business model is subscription-based (Free, Plus, Business, Enterprise). The company has repeatedly stated that modifying their client violates their Terms of Service and will result in immediate termination of the account—plus potential legal action.
If you are looking for advanced customization rather than "cracking" the paid features, the developer community provides open-source tools: Notion-enhancer