--- description: Detailed reviews on Goodnotes based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Goodnotes with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Goodnotes Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Editor Software](/directory/3776/pdf-editor/software) > [Goodnotes](/software/2049995/goodnotes) # Goodnotes Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2049995/goodnotes Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2049995/goodnotes?page=2) > Cross-platform, AI-powered note-taking app combining handwriting, PDF annotation, whiteboards, and typed notes for individuals and. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 77 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Goodnotes \* Consolidates handwriting, typing, PDF annotation, whiteboards, and audio recording in one app, eliminating the need to switch between separate tools. \* Infinite-canvas Whiteboard supports mind maps, brainstorming diagrams, flowcharts, and connectors, covering visual thinking workflows without additional software. \* PDF annotation and markup tools allow professionals to review, mark up, and search annotated documents directly within the same workspace as their notes. \* Real-time collaboration with ultra-low latency lets distributed teams co-edit notebooks, documents, and whiteboards simultaneously. \* Cross-device sync via iCloud or cloud keeps notes, diagrams, and documents consistent across tablet, phone, laptop, and web, with offline access for local editing. \* On-device AI features, including handwriting spellcheck, reflow, word completion, and AI Math, process data entirely locally with no external data transmission, supporting privacy-sensitive workflows. \* Cloud-powered AI assistant enables Q\&A against personal notes with citations back to source pages, quiz generation, meeting transcription with live summaries, and AI-assisted text editing across handwritten and typed content. \* AI image and diagram generation produces editable outputs in multiple styles, reducing manual effort for visual documentation. \* Audio recording with on-device and cloud transcription captures meetings and lectures, with summary regeneration available for review after the session. \* Searchable handwritten annotations allow retrieval of content across notebooks without manual conversion to text. \* Handwriting-to-text conversion and block-based Text Documents support users who move between handwritten and typed workflows within the same project. \* Admin console and MDM integration give IT administrators centralized control over user access and device management for Teams and Enterprise deployments. \* Advanced compliance and security controls on the Enterprise plan support large organizations with regulatory or data governance requirements. \* Password-protected notebooks provide an additional layer of access control for sensitive content at the individual level. \* Google Calendar integration connects meeting schedules to note-taking and transcription workflows, keeping context linked to specific events. \* Multi-level collapsible outlines for notebooks and PDFs support structured navigation of long-form content and complex document sets. \* In-app Marketplace provides templates, planners, stickers, and study materials, allowing users to customize their workspace without sourcing assets externally. \* Free tier with core note-taking tools lowers the barrier to entry for individual users evaluating the platform. \* Free access for all K-12 schools, with no trial period or hidden fees, makes the full platform available to educational institutions without procurement friction. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 77 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Goodnotes - **Founded**: 2011 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$10.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: The platform offers a 30-day free trial. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, German, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin and 144 more ## Features - @mentions - Access Controls/Permissions - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Approval Process Control - Audio Recording - Authentication Software - Brainstorming - Categorization/Grouping - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Communication Management - Content Creation - Content Management System (CMS) Software - Content Scan - Customizable Branding - Customizable Templates - Data Import/Export - Data Security - Delete Pages ## Integrations (5 total) - Box - Engineering Village - Google Drive & Docs for Confluence - KingAsterisk Contact Center Software - Microsoft Project Server Subscription Edition ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software ## Category - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/3776/pdf-editor/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/3776/pdf-editor/software) - [Note Taking Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/3812/note-taking/software) - [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1501/mind-mapping/software) - [Ai Writing Assistant Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/3842/ai-writing-assistant/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/330/productivity/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Google Keep](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2049950/google-keep) — 4.7/5 (248 reviews) ## Reviews ### "An allied tool for students" — 4.0/5 > **César** | *May 26, 2022* | Computer Hardware | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: GoodNotes is excellent at what it does, it is a platform for writing notes and documents, but it also has many other features that make the GoodNotes experience even better, such as the ability to easily export from PDF, handwriting with the light pen, the subdivision of banks of notes as if they were notebooks, a large number of pencils and colors that there are, the variety of types and sizes of sheets. In addition, in terms of quality-price, it seems great to me, since, for just a single payment, you can access all the premium features. As a student, I highly recommend it because it is a new way of annotating and summarizing, without having to have many physical notebooks that take up space and cost money. > > **Cons**: I don't like that it's only exclusively for Apple products, that's my only complaint. > > GoodNotes is excellent, it is an essential tool if you are a student and want to optimize your money and time. The interface is great, the personalization in notes is excellent, the price is right, and the handwriting is exquisite. Overall GoodNotes is a 10/10 product, highly recommended. ----- ### "Goodnotes is the best\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Mikaela** | *April 18, 2025* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I LOVE using Goodnotes\!\! I use it daily for note writing and planning\! It has amazing features\!\! > > **Cons**: I wish Goodnotes had better free options for planner downloads, but other than that I’ve had no issues actually using Goodnotes\! > > I love love love Goodnotes\!\! It is perfect for note writing and digital planning\!\! ----- ### "There are better free softwares that do more" — 2.0/5 > **Vanessa** | *May 17, 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that if you buy it it can also be seen on a mac computer and used somewhat interchangeably. > > **Cons**: The competitors are free and you can record and make voice notes which would be great for estimaters, training, classes, etc. I feel limited as weel, it does not have as many sheet templates. ----- ### "Great for avid writers and journalers" — 4.0/5 > **Joelle** | *March 11, 2025* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: I loved accessing goodnotes from my Ipad, and using my apple pen to take note and journal, etc. > > **Cons**: The cost was higher than I would like to pay monthly. I pay similar fees for certain streaming services, which offer more than this app. > > Overall I am pleased with Goodnotes. It is very simple, which is nice. But with it's simplicity, it does make one question the value/cost. ----- ### "With Goodnotes you can replace your physical notebook with an ipad" — 4.0/5 > **Tarik** | *March 17, 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Good software to take notes in the class. Due to this app you can replace a physical notebook to iPad. > > **Cons**: If you don´t have the paid program, than you can have only limited notebooks. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2049995/goodnotes?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2049995/goodnotes) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data