Compare Coda and Goodnotes 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0/month per Doc Maker Unlimited Editors and Doc Makers, unlimited Viewers
No pricing available
Coda
Star Rating
(489)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0/month per Doc Maker Unlimited Editors and Doc Makers, unlimited Viewers
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansGoodnotes
Star Rating
(94)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GoodnotesSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Coda excels in creating a flexible workspace by combining documents, spreadsheets, and apps, which allows users to build customized workflows without needing multiple tools. This versatility is particularly appreciated by those managing projects, as it supports interactive features like linked tables and kanban boards.
- Users say Goodnotes stands out for its note-taking capabilities, especially with its handwriting recognition and spelling correction features. Reviewers find it easy to organize notes into folders and appreciate the interactive nature of the app, making it a favorite for those who need to capture and organize information quickly during meetings.
- According to verified reviews, Coda's quality of support is highly rated, with users noting that the platform acts as a strong partner in their business processes. This support is crucial for small businesses looking for reliable assistance as they navigate the software.
- Reviewers mention that Goodnotes offers a more user-friendly experience, particularly in terms of setup and ease of use. Many users highlight how straightforward it is to create and manage notes, which can be a significant advantage for those who prioritize simplicity in their daily tasks.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Coda has a strong focus on customization, some users feel it can be complex to configure for specific workflows. This complexity may pose challenges for those who prefer a more straightforward approach to document management.
- Users appreciate that Goodnotes is particularly effective for small businesses, with a high percentage of reviews coming from this segment. This focus on small business needs suggests that Goodnotes may be better suited for users looking for a dedicated note-taking solution rather than a comprehensive project management tool.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Coda
Free
$0/month per Doc Maker
Unlimited Editors and Doc Makers, unlimited Viewers
Build docs as powerful as apps
- Docs in free workspaces support a limited number of rows and objects such as pages and tables to get you started.
- Automations: With time- or action-based rules, you can put small, important tasks on autopilot—like sending daily updates. Up to 35 time based and 100 row changed automations per month, per doc.
- Packs connect your doc to the apps you use everyday, so you can pull live data in or push updates out automatically. A limited number of Packs are available under the Free plan.
Goodnotes
No pricing availableFree Trial
Coda
Free Trial is available
Goodnotes
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
357
8.9
71
Ease of Use
8.5
359
9.2
75
Ease of Setup
8.4
185
9.2
51
Ease of Admin
8.5
160
9.2
6
Quality of Support
9.1
301
8.5
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
156
8.8
7
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
312
9.2
72
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
88
Not enough data
8.5
84
Not enough data
8.6
93
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
7.8
75
Not enough data
7.2
74
Not enough data
8.5
87
Not enough data
7.5
76
Not enough data
Projects
8.6
81
Not enough data
7.8
73
Not enough data
7.1
60
Not enough data
7.4
73
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
7.2
58
Not enough data
7.7
62
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
6.7
53
Not enough data
7.1
56
Not enough data
7.5
56
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.6
63
Not enough data
7.9
60
Not enough data
7.8
63
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.3
60
Not enough data
7.6
60
Not enough data
7.8
66
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.5
31
Not enough data
6.1
31
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
Organization
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Editing
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Visual Tools
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
7.4
63
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
7.1
52
Not enough data
7.5
68
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
7.9
76
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.5
44
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
7.7
49
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Communication
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
7.2
47
Not enough data
7.8
55
Not enough data
Goal Creation
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
6.1
47
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.1
91
Not enough data
8.8
89
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
8.3
66
Not enough data
Task Management
8.9
89
Not enough data
9.0
92
Not enough data
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.2
25
Not enough data
Survey Management
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
Survey Customization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
18
Not enough data
7.1
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Survey Insights
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.3
17
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.3
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
7.8
96
Not enough data
8.5
103
Not enough data
7.9
82
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.9
113
Not enough data
8.7
100
Not enough data
File Types
7.7
90
Not enough data
8.0
94
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
7.8
97
Not enough data
7.5
74
Not enough data
8.6
105
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
7.8
80
Not enough data
8.1
71
Not enough data
8.2
87
Not enough data
Operating System
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
7.9
44
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
35
Not enough data
7.3
35
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.2
9
Not enough data
Annotation Tools - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
8.0
10
Communication
8.6
68
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
56
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
7.3
41
Not enough data
Workflow Management
7.2
44
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
7.2
41
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Pre-Meeting Tools
8.5
51
Not enough data
7.4
39
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
Meeting Tools
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
Post-Meeting Tools
8.8
49
Not enough data
7.7
43
Not enough data
7.0
30
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Meeting Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Coda and Goodnotes are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Coda is categorized as Knowledge Base, Project Management, Document Creation, Task Management, Product Management, Meeting Management, Survey, and Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Coda
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Goodnotes
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
17.3%
Information Technology and Services
14.0%
Financial Services
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Higher Education
3.6%
Other
53.5%
Computer Software
10.5%
Higher Education
8.1%
Design
7.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.0%
Construction
5.8%
Other
61.6%
Discussions
How do I properly set notifications?
3 Comments
RM
Hi Eber, you have probably moved on from this question by now, but if you have questions like this in the future, the Coda Community forum is a great place...Read more
What is CODA program?
3 Comments
KH
A powerful, cloud-based document editor that integrates spreadsheets, documents, and most importantly, a lot of other cloud services in a clever and...Read more
How do you use Coda io?
3 Comments
EB
I use Coda to track my business, from project management to data capture and analysis to goal setting and tracking. Read more
How do you customize your notebooks? And the pages inside of it?
1 Comment
MM
Go to the 3 dots found at the top right corner, and find options to edit thereRead more
What can GoodNotes do?
1 Comment
RF
Goodnotes takes note taking to the next level! You can organize into "notebooks", draw, type, import photos, snap pics, etc.
Goodnotes also works with...Read more
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