Link copied to clipboard # Goodnotes vs Microsoft OneNote Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/goodnotes/microsoft-onenote/export.csv) GoodnotesMicrosoft OneNote[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Goodnotes** [ 4.7/5(123) ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/reviews#reviews) **Microsoft OneNote** [ 4.5/5(1,873) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Goodnotes** Free Trial No pricing available **Microsoft OneNote** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Goodnotes** Not enough reviews yet **Microsoft OneNote** 2 months Based on 44 responses Return on Investment **Goodnotes** Not enough reviews yet **Microsoft OneNote** 9 months Based on 33 responses Perceived Cost **Goodnotes** $$$$$ **Microsoft OneNote** $$$$$ Average Discount **Goodnotes** Not enough reviews yet **Microsoft OneNote** 14% Pros & Cons **Goodnotes** [ Ease of Use (23) ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1679125&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Organization (12) ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1679189&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Slow Performance (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1678813&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Connectivity Issues (7) ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1679202&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Microsoft OneNote** [ Note-taking (10) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1186988&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Organization (7) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1187263&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Connectivity Issues (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1187001&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Note-Taking Issues (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2361448&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Goodnotes** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9b832fe9bb15e5e18b6852a303b57d40/box.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Box ](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_20c010d5090054533c1b561ee4a019f9/dropbox.png "Product Avatar Image") Dropbox ](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_08f1544f94728d5c92905915cac584a6/google-drive-docs-for-confluence.png "Product Avatar Image") Google Drive & Docs for... ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-drive-docs-for-confluence/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_790f5095f4e17577cead05669971b794/microsoft-onedrive-for-business.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft OneDrive ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/integrations) **Microsoft OneNote** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_033aa224b72b00b72e8860e4e6401efc/microsoft-excel.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Excel ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_69054bc7d40597b06fc3905720ccc914/microsoft-outlook.png "Product Avatar Image") Outlook ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_218a6468d313312e43446d6a8135f441/microsoft-teams.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Teams ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_89403f91f420a370f25b6800af702d70/microsoft-word.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Word ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/integrations) Screenshots **Goodnotes** ![Goodnotes screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1435862/Architecture.png) **Microsoft OneNote** ![Microsoft OneNote screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/22519/uploads_2Fb516d455-a86f-46c9-955b-7c0ce209fb4a_2Fscreen800x500.jpeg) Ratings Meets Requirements **Goodnotes** 8.9 8.972 **Microsoft OneNote** 9.0 9.01,624 Ease of Use **Goodnotes** 9.2 9.276 **Microsoft OneNote** 8.9 8.91,635 Ease of Setup **Goodnotes** 9.2 9.252 **Microsoft OneNote** 9.0 9.0176 Ease of Admin **Goodnotes** 9.3 9.37 **Microsoft OneNote** 8.9 8.9133 Quality of Support **Goodnotes** 8.6 8.645 **Microsoft OneNote** 8.6 8.61,072 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Goodnotes** 9.0 9.08 **Microsoft OneNote** 8.9 8.9115 Product Direction (% positive) **Goodnotes** 9.2 9.273 **Microsoft OneNote** 8.3 8.31,600 Features Note-Taking Software[Hide 34 FeaturesShow 34 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.0 10 8.5 22 Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software Autonomous Task Execution 8.0 10 8.5(won by 0.5) 18 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Additional Functionality @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Document Classification Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Meeting Notes Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Wiki Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Calendar/Reminder System Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Notes Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Sync Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Device Support Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Templates Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data To-Do List Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Content Scan Not enough data Not enough data Offline Access Not enough data Not enough data Annotations Not enough data Not enough data Full Text Search Not enough data Not enough data Task Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Handwriting Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data PDF Editor[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 8 Not enough data Organization Protect 8.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Document Management 8.3(won by default) 6 Not enough data Document Scanning 8.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Editing History 9.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Forms Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Image Editing Not enough data Not enough data Text Editing Not enough data Not enough data Editing Size 9.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Edit Fields 9.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Annotate 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Convert to PDF Not enough data Not enough data Field Functions Not enough data Not enough data Operating System Mac Operating System 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data PC Operating System Not enough data Not enough data Linux Operating System Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Rich Text Editor Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Batch Processing Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Digital Signature Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Watermarking Not enough data Not enough data Full Text Search Not enough data Not enough data PDF Conversion Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Merge/Append Files Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Annotations Not enough data Not enough data PDF Reader Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Offline Access Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Compression Not enough data Not enough data Indexing Not enough data Not enough data Document Templates Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Document Review Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data Side-by-Side Comparison Not enough data Not enough data Rearrange Pages Not enough data Not enough data Optical Character Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Rotate Pages Not enough data Not enough data Delete Pages Not enough data Not enough data Mind Mapping[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 5 Not enough data Collaboration Tools Collaborative Editing 9.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Task Management 9.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Notes and Comments 9.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Whiteboard Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Meeting Management Not enough data Not enough data Assignment Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Deadline Management Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Visual Tools Styles and Themes 7.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Image Import 9.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Custom Icons 9.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Mind Map Availability File Formats 9.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Cloud Storage Integration 8.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Mobile Application 7.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Desktop Availability 8.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Mind Mapping Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Diagramming Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Projects Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Strategic Planning Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Flowchart Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Planning Tools Not enough data Not enough data Presentation Tools Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Graphical Data Presentation Not enough data Not enough data Ideation Not enough data Not enough data Mind Maps Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Crowdsourcing Not enough data Not enough data Idea Ranking Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Templates Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Brainstorming Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Project Planning Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Org Chart Creation Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Organizational Charting Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data Artificial Intelligence[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Processing Not enough data Not enough data Data Extraction Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Speech Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA) Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Customer Segmentation Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data For eCommerce Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Mobile App Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Data Sources Not enough data Not enough data For Sales Teams/Organizations Not enough data Not enough data Sentiment Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Chatbot Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data To-Do List Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not 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data Not enough data Auto-Save Not enough data Not enough data Brand Guidelines Not enough data Not enough data Markup Software[Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Annotation Tools - Markup Software Text Annotations Not enough data Not enough data Video Annotations Not enough data Not enough data Text Editing Not enough data Not enough data Image Annotations Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration - Markup Software Real-Time Editing Not enough data Not enough data Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Commenting Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Security - Markup Software Password Protection Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Content Publishing Options Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Content Library Not enough data Not enough data Document Classification Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Goodnotes](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a516a07ee114f1c7bfa507773972138b/goodnotes.svg "Goodnotes")](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/reviews) Goodnotes Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 74.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 15.4% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 10.6% [![Microsoft OneNote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565626/microsoft-onenote.svg "Microsoft OneNote")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews) Microsoft OneNote Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 26.9% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 29.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 43.6% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 74.0% 26.9% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 15.4% 29.6% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 10.6% 43.6% Reviewers' Industry [![Goodnotes](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a516a07ee114f1c7bfa507773972138b/goodnotes.svg "Goodnotes")](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/reviews) Goodnotes Computer Software 10.3% Higher Education 8.0% Design 6.9% Marketing and Advertising 6.9% Construction 5.7% Other 62.1% [![Microsoft OneNote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565626/microsoft-onenote.svg "Microsoft OneNote")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews) Microsoft OneNote Information Technology and Services 11.1% Computer Software 8.3% Higher Education 5.7% Education Management 4.9% Hospital & Health Care 3.7% Other 66.3% FAQs ## Goodnotes vs Microsoft OneNote FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Microsoft OneNote vs Goodnotes? Goodnotes stands out for higher overall reviewer satisfaction and ease of use, while Microsoft OneNote is favored for its integration capabilities and organizational flexibility. | [Microsoft OneNote](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews) | [Goodnotes](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.5/5 (1,871 reviews) | 4.7/5 (125 reviews) | | Enterprise | Small-Business | | 9.0 | 9.2 | | 8.6 | 8.6 | | Organization | Ease of Use | ### How do the pricing models of Microsoft OneNote and Goodnotes compare? Goodnotes is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Microsoft OneNote. - **Microsoft OneNote:** In recent reviews, some mention that the paid subscription cost could be a concern, and a few note that advanced features may require additional payment. - **Goodnotes:** Reviewers frequently cite Goodnotes as offering strong value, though a few mention that the free version is limited and pricing can be high for students. - **Switching-reason:** Several reviewers note switching to Goodnotes for its ease of use and organization, despite higher pricing. ### What are the best alternatives to Microsoft OneNote and Goodnotes? The top 3 alternatives to Microsoft OneNote and Goodnotes are Notion, Google Workspace, and Evernote. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Microsoft OneNote](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onenote/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,871 reviews) | Enterprise | Paid subscription cost may be a concern | Organization | | [Goodnotes](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/reviews) | 4.7/5 (125 reviews) | Small-Business | Free version is limited, pricing can be high for students | Ease of Use | | [Notion](https://www.g2.com/products/notion/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,766 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Flexibility | | [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) | 4.6/5 (48,170 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Collaboration | | [Evernote](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews) | 4.3/5 (2,035 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Note-taking | ### Which Note-Taking Software features should I prioritize when comparing Microsoft OneNote and Goodnotes? Buyers should prioritize ease of use, organization, integrations, document management, and annotation features when comparing Microsoft OneNote and Goodnotes. - **Ease of Use:** Goodnotes scores 9.2, Microsoft OneNote 8.9; Goodnotes has 23 all-time mentions for ease of use, OneNote 6. - **Organization:** Goodnotes has 12 all-time mentions, Microsoft OneNote 8. - **Integrations:** Microsoft OneNote is cited for integrations in 7 all-time reviews, with frequent mentions of Microsoft Word and Outlook; Goodnotes has 6 all-time mentions for easy integrations, with Dropbox noted. - **Document Management:** Goodnotes has 9 all-time mentions for document management; Microsoft OneNote is frequently cited for organizing documents and notes. - **Annotation:** Both products are praised for annotation, with reviewers highlighting PDF markup and handwriting features. ### What are the pros and cons of Microsoft OneNote vs Goodnotes? Goodnotes is most praised for its ease of use, while Microsoft OneNote is recognized for its organizational flexibility and integration with Microsoft tools. - **Microsoft OneNote strengths:** Organization (8 all-time mentions), integrations (7), flexibility (5), note-taking (12), features (3), easy setup (2), implementation ease (2). - **Microsoft OneNote trade-offs:** Connectivity issues (4), UI clutter (3), limited features (2), organization difficulty (2), slow loading (2), search functionality (2), page management (2). - **Goodnotes strengths:** Ease of use (23), organization (12), easy setup (10), features (10), note-taking (10), document management (9), simple (9), versatility (8), intuitive (7), user-friendly interface (7), easy integrations (6). - **Goodnotes trade-offs:** Slow performance (8), connectivity issues (7), lack of features (7), learning curve (7), performance issues (7), expensive (6). ### Is Microsoft OneNote or Goodnotes better for small businesses? Goodnotes is the stronger fit for small businesses, as it is most popular in the Small-Business segment and receives high marks for ease of use and setup. - **Microsoft OneNote:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight its organizational flexibility and integration with Microsoft tools, but note a steeper learning curve for new users. - **Goodnotes:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its ease of use, quick setup, and organizational features, making it well-suited for small business needs. ### Which Note-Taking Software platform has better integrations? Microsoft OneNote is favored for integrations, with more frequent and diverse integration mentions than Goodnotes. - **Microsoft OneNote:** Integrates with Microsoft Word (40 all-time mentions) and Microsoft Outlook (11 all-time mentions), with reviewers highlighting its strong connection to the Microsoft ecosystem. - **Goodnotes:** Dropbox integration is mentioned, but with fewer all-time mentions and less emphasis in reviews. ### How do Microsoft OneNote and Goodnotes compare on customer support? Microsoft OneNote and Goodnotes are rated equally on Quality of Support, both scoring 8.6, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction. - **Microsoft OneNote:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, with some noting occasional delays or basic support experiences. - **Goodnotes:** Reviewers consistently praise the support team for being quick to help and responsive to feedback, with several citing positive experiences. ### Which is easier to implement, Microsoft OneNote or Goodnotes? Goodnotes has a slight edge in Ease of Setup, scoring 9.2 versus Microsoft OneNote's 9.0, but both are rated highly and described as easy to implement. - **Microsoft OneNote:** Reviewers frequently mention straightforward setup, especially for those already using Microsoft products, though some note a learning curve for advanced features. - **Goodnotes:** Reviewers consistently highlight very easy and quick setup, often describing it as "just download and go" or "super easy," with minimal onboarding required. ### Which product has better Annotate? Both Microsoft OneNote and Goodnotes are highly rated for annotation, with reviewers praising their PDF markup and handwriting features. - **Microsoft OneNote:** Reviewers frequently cite annotation capabilities, including PDF import and markup, with strong support for handwriting and drawing features. - **Goodnotes:** Reviewers highlight annotation as a core strength, with frequent mentions of handwriting, PDF markup, and a variety of pen and highlight tools. 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