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Company health

Employee growth
42% increase in the last year
Web traffic
5% decrease in the last quarter
Financing
February 2020 - $6M

Ratings

G2
4.8/5
(60)
Capterra
4.6/5
(55)
Glassdoor
5.0/5
(33)

GoodNotes description

GoodNotes is a versatile note-taking app that aims to replace physical notebooks. It allows you to combine handwritten notes, typed text, images, and even audio recordings. The app organizes your notes into customizable digital notebooks and offers features like handwriting recognition, shape correction, and searchable text. GoodNotes also boasts AI-powered features for tasks such as summarizing text and creating flashcards. You can sync your notes across your Apple devices, share them with others, and even present them directly from the app.


Who is GoodNotes best for

GoodNotes is a user-friendly note-taking app designed to replace physical notebooks. It's praised for its seamless handwriting experience and ability to sync across Apple devices. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, while some have noted limited paper options and occasional performance issues. GoodNotes is ideal for students and professionals who need a versatile digital note-taking tool.

  • Ideal for small to medium-sized businesses seeking a robust note-taking solution.

  • A great fit for industries like education, healthcare, and manufacturing, where detailed note-taking is essential.


GoodNotes features

Supported

GoodNotes supports organizing notes into notebooks, custom outlines (sections), and pages.

Supported

GoodNotes supports text, images, audio and other files, including PDF, PPT and more.

Supported

GoodNotes supports syncing notes to iOS devices via iCloud.

Supported

GoodNotes supports searching typed and handwritten notes (full version only).

Qualities

We evaluate the sentiment that users express about non-functional aspects of the software

Value and Pricing Transparency

Neutral
-0.2

Customer Service

Rather positive
+0.33

Ease of Use

Strongly positive
+1

Reliability and Performance

Rather positive
+0.43

GoodNotes reviews

We've summarised 104 GoodNotes reviews (GoodNotes Capterra reviews and GoodNotes G2 reviews) and summarised the main points below.

Pros of GoodNotes
  • Replaces physical notebooks and planners.
  • Excellent handwriting experience with Apple Pencil.
  • Useful for annotating PDFs.
  • Seamless syncing across Apple devices.
  • Easy to use and intuitive interface.
Cons of GoodNotes
  • Limited paper and cover options in the built-in store.
  • Difficult license activation with MDM.
  • Occasional freezing and performance lags.
  • Lack of advanced features like architectural drawing scaling and shared folders.
  • No built-in audio recording.

GoodNotes pricing

The commentary is based on 22 reviews from GoodNotes Capterra reviews and GoodNotes G2 reviews.

GoodNotes 6 is free to download and try. Paid plans offer additional features and cross-platform compatibility.

Users sentiment

Neutral
+0

See the GoodNotes pricing page.

  • GoodNotes has a free plan.

  • GoodNotes has a free trial.

Free
Free

3 notebooks, 5MB maximum file import size, 20 mins audio recording length (Apple only), Limited access to interactive exam practice materials (Apple only), AI handwriting features (Apple only)

All Platforms Yearly
$9.99 per user/year

Unlimited notebooks, Unlimited maximum file import size (Apple Only), Unlimited audio recording length (Apple Only), AI handwriting features (Apple only), AI typing features (Apple only), Interactive Exam practice materials (Apple only), Access to Apple, Android, Windows, and Web Editor

Apple One-time Payment
$29.99 one-time

Unlimited notebooks, Unlimited maximum file import size, Unlimited audio recording length, Access to Apple devices only

Android & Windows Yearly
$6.99 per user/year

Unlimited notebooks, 250MB maximum file import size, Access to Android, Windows, and Web Editor


GoodNotes alternatives


GoodNotes FAQ

  • What is GoodNotes and what does GoodNotes do?

    GoodNotes is a digital note-taking app designed to replace paper notebooks. It allows users to create handwritten notes, type text, add images and audio, and organize them into digital notebooks. GoodNotes offers handwriting recognition, shape correction, searchable text, and AI-powered features like text summarization and flashcard creation. It syncs across Apple devices and enables note sharing and presentations.

  • How does GoodNotes integrate with other tools?

    GoodNotes integrates seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud. It supports importing various file formats, including PDF and PPT, and enables sharing and presenting notes directly from the app. While it lacks direct integration with third-party apps, its file compatibility expands its collaborative potential.

  • What the main competitors of GoodNotes?

    GoodNotes competes with other note-taking apps like Notability, OneNote, Noteshelf, Evernote, and Zoho Notebook. These alternatives offer various features such as handwriting recognition, PDF annotation, audio recording, and cross-device syncing.

  • Is GoodNotes legit?

    Yes, GoodNotes is safe and legitimate. It's a popular note-taking app with high ratings on G2, Capterra, and Glassdoor. Users love its handwriting experience and seamless syncing across Apple devices. It effectively replaces physical notebooks while offering useful features.

  • How much does GoodNotes cost?

    GoodNotes offers a free plan with limited features. For full access, the All Platforms Yearly plan is $9.99/year. Apple users can opt for a one-time payment of $29.99. An Android & Windows Yearly plan is available for $6.99/year with limited features. A 7-day free trial lets you explore the paid features before committing.

  • Is GoodNotes customer service good?

    Customers praise GoodNotes for its excellent customer support. Reviewers mention helpful and responsive support interactions, contributing to a positive overall experience with the app.


Reviewed by

MK
Michal Kaczor
CEO at Gralio

Michal has worked at startups for many years and writes about topics relating to software selection and IT management. As a former consultant for Bain, a business advisory company, he also knows how to understand needs of any business and find solutions to its problems.

TT
Tymon Terlikiewicz
CTO at Gralio

Tymon is a seasoned CTO who loves finding the perfect tools for any task. He recently headed up the tech department at Batmaid, a well-known Swiss company, where he managed about 60 software purchases, including CX, HR, Payroll, Marketing automation and various developer tools.