4.6
Overall rating
Reviews

4.6
Overall rating
Reviews

About Goodnotes

Goodnotes is a cloud-based and on-premise note-taking application that offers a fluid and natural handwriting experience on digital paper. It integrates the ease of handwriting with the effectiveness of digital tools and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) functionality to enhance productivity, organization, planning and collaborative work. The software provides a smooth and responsive handwriting experience that replicates the feel of a pen on paper. It allows users to import PDFs and images for annotation, highlighting and markup within documents. Goodnotes' sharing and collaboration features allow users to work together in real time, sharing documents across multiple devices. The platform offers advanced spell-check and word prediction tools to enhance productivity by offering real-time spell-checking and intelligent word prediction based on the user's writing style. Moreover, its shape recognition functionality helps create precise shapes and diagrams that cater to visualization needs. Users can also record meetings and important discussions directly within their notes using the voice recording capability. Additional functionalities include device synchronization, remote access, PDF annotation, audio recording, math assistance, the spaced repetition algorithm, item manipulation and more. Goodnotes' classroom module allows teachers to stay connected with students in their class. This module is designed for teachers in K-12 and higher education institutions who want to enhance their teaching experience by streamlining their workflow. It enables students to write freely on digital paper, and the AI then organizes their answers, saving teachers valuable time. The product also helps optimize the grading process with features such as AI-assisted grading and handwriting search, helping teachers reclaim time from administrative tasks. Goodnotes Classroom also allows teachers to run their entire class from their iPad including presenting lessons, creating class folders to share materials and synchronizing assignment status and grades to Google Classroom. The application is designed to help businesses capture, visualize and collaborate on their work. It integrates with mobile device management (MDM) solutions, allowing for better user management and permission control. Additionally, Goodnotes provides advanced security features and the option to enable or disable AI-powered product features at the user's discretion. Its digital ink capabilities allow users to search across all their notes (handwritten or typed) and capture and share their ideas with flexibility. Pricing is based on annual subscriptions or one-time payments, and support is extended through FAQs, chat, knowledge base and more.
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Goodnotes pricing

Goodnotes has a free version and offers a free trial. Goodnotes paid version starts at US$9.99/year.

Starting Price:
US$9.99/year
Free Version:
Yes
Free trial:
Yes

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Goodnotes Reviews for UK Users

Feature rating

Value for Money
4.6
Functionality
4.6
Ease of Use
4.5
Customer Support
4.0
5 reviews of 57 View all reviews
Zoha
Zoha
  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 30/06/2023

Amazing note taking app

Pros

Various features that allow you to maintain and take effective notes such as different colour highlighters available

Cons

I do not dislike anything about GoodNotes at all

Lauren
  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
3

5
Reviewed on 27/12/2024

Goodnotes- very effective

I am satisfied with goodnotes. I feel it helps me organize what I need, especially between many devices. Most importantly, I wish that manual sync or sync options are available, as it is slow among devices or is not triggered when the app is opened, despite apps being updated on all devices.

Pros

Ability to synch among devices, custom imports of stickers/files, custom colors, folders to organize documents. Great for note taking/organizing.

Cons

I would like to have a layering tool for stickers/drawings to format pictures or stickers behind text. I would like to have improvements in speed of syncing or ability to manually sync when devices are updated yet still are not recognizing each other. I would like to organize folder colors, as in google drive, for better organizing.

Anjali
  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
1
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
1

3
Reviewed on 08/08/2022

Alright product

Its alright

Pros

Multiple functionalities and several options

Cons

Complicated interface. Ability to sync is slow

Ian
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 30/08/2024

Goodnotes ROCKS!

Extremely positive. I believe it helped me get better grades in college.

Pros

Goodnotes is the best note taking software on iPad. It was so helpful for note taking in college. The best part is you buy the app one time and only need to upgrade every couple years - NO SUBSCRIPTION.

Cons

I have no complaints with goodnotes. It is fantastic in all ways.

Tucker
  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 29/02/2024

Perfect for note taking, creativity, and organization

Excellent, a creative tool to keep organized, detailed notes and calendars

Pros

Creative templates, easy to use UI, and organization abilities

Cons

Most templates are not free to use for people

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