--- title: Goodnotes Reviews meta\_title: 'Goodnotes Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 125 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Goodnotes works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.7 review\_count: 125 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Collaboration & Productivity url: https://www.g2.com/categories/collaboration-productivity --- # Goodnotes Reviews & Product Details Visit Website Goodnotes was founded back in 2013 and currently has offices in Hong Kong and London with 200+ employees from 30+ nationalities. Our app offers industry-first digital paper, powered by AI, and with over 26 million monthly active users and average rating of 4.75/5 from 1.8 million user reviews, Goodnotes is the No. 1 App for Productivity on the App Store. We won Apple’s iPad App of the Year for 2022. Goodnotes 6 is a powerful note-taking app designed to provide a seamless and natural handwriting experience on digital paper. The comprehensive solution combines the simplicity of handwriting, the power of digital tools, and advanced AI features to enhance productivity, planning, organization and live collaboration. Whether you're in a meeting, on a call, or brainstorming, Goodnotes keeps your ideas organized and accessible. Key Features: - Seamless Handwriting Experience - PDF Document Annotation - Sharing & Collaboration - Advanced Spell-check & Word Prediction - Shape Recognition - Voice Recording - Sync Across Devices Enjoy seamless digital handwriting with real-time spell-check and intelligent word prediction, helping you maintain both accuracy and speed. Import and annotate any document, including PDFs and images, highlight, underline, create, save and reuse your custom designs, graphics and elements, take notes directly within the documents and share with your team to collaborate on in real time. Sync your notes across all your devices effortlessly, ensuring you have access to your important information anytime, anywhere. Effortlessly draw and create perfect shapes with our intelligent shape recognition technology, ensuring your diagrams and illustrations are precise and presentation-ready. * * * Product Website Goodnotes Seller [Goodnotes](https://www.g2.com/sellers/goodnotes) Discussions [Goodnotes Community](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/discuss) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Sabine Hafner Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/pricing) ## Goodnotes Integrations (5) What do users say about integrations? 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MM Muzammil M. Founder – Muzammil Graphic | Interior and Graphic Designer | Transforming Spaces and Brands Visually Graphic Design Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/27/2026 Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores. "Goodnotes Keeps Notes and PDFs Perfectly Organized with Smooth Stylus Writing" 5/5 What do you like best about Goodnotes? Goodnotes makes it easy to keep handwritten notes, PDFs, and documents organized in one place. I mainly use it to annotate PDFs, create separate notebooks for different projects, and quickly search older notes when I need them. The handwriting search works well for clear writing, and the folder structure keeps everything organized. I also like the smooth writing experience with a stylus and the ability to switch between handwriting and typed text without disrupting my workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Goodnotes? The app performs well most of the time, but importing some PowerPoint or Word files can affect the original formatting. I have also noticed that handwriting recognition is not always accurate with fast or untidy writing. Sharing multiple pages at once could also be simpler, especially when working with larger notebooks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Goodnotes solving and how is that benefiting you? Goodnotes helps me replace paper notebooks by keeping notes, PDFs, sketches, and reference documents together in one organized workspace. Instead of searching through different files, I can quickly find previous notes using search or folders. It also makes reviewing documents and adding handwritten comments much faster, which saves time and keeps my work better organized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 IconCurrent UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Konjengbam M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Konjengbam M.") KM Konjengbam M. BDR Financial Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/26/2026 Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores. "Efficient Note-Taking with Easy Search, Collaboration, and Cloud Integrations" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Goodnotes? I love this platform for its efficient not taking capability. This platform white boarding which allows The brainstorming. I love the capability of this platform to search for a certain text even Handwritten the notes and it makes the search very easy. I love the editing feature and highlighting feature of this platform. The platform is simple and have a very user friendly interface and the onboarding of this platform is also very easy. I love the overall performance of this platform. I love the integration of this platform with various Cloud drives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Goodnotes? I love most part of this platform but I wish that the pricing of this platform was little bit more moderate. I also wish that the portability of the files was more better. I also use The audio to handwriting feature was also available for all operating systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Goodnotes solving and how is that benefiting you? Frankly, The user efficiency of making notes is greatly increased by using this platform. The various features such as audio to handwritten notes, editing, highlighting features etc are really helpful for the user. This platform acts like a more portable notebook and the availability of this platform makes the user more efficient and effective. The capability to import files from cloud drives is really good about this platform and improves the file import easiness of this platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 IconCurrent UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Eileen T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Eileen T.") ET Eileen T. Math and Science Tutor for High School and College Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/26/2026 Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores. "Goodnotes Makes Virtual and In-Person Tutoring Easy and Organized" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Goodnotes? I use Goodnotes for most of my student sessions, especially with virtual students. I love how easy it is to insert PDFs or images of worksheets and student problems, then work through them together. We can solve problems in real time, and at the end of the session I can send students the pages we worked on. I also keep each student’s work organized in folders and notebooks, which makes it simple to find everything again later when we need to review. When working through assignments on worksheet pages, one of the challenges is having worksheets that don’t give you enough space. I can create a quick screenshot of the problem we want to work on and move it elsewhere on the page to work on. Alternatively, if there’s any space at all, we can zoom in, giving us more space. Zooming out generally makes our handwriting look neater. This is particularly useful when filling out tables and diagrams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Goodnotes? When I share pages from a notebook, I always seem to be limited to sharing only one page at a time. I still haven’t found a way to share a range of pages, so if a session spans multiple pages, I end up manually sharing each page individually, which feels like a waste of time. Also, every so often while we’re writing, things will disappear. I’m not sure whether that’s a software issue or if there’s something we’re missing in how we’re using it. Finally, I haven’t found a good way to use the sticky notes. I’ve tried adding them as movable notes, but once I place a sticky note, I haven’t been able to figure out how to move it around afterward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Goodnotes solving and how is that benefiting you? I am a tutor who works both in person and virtually. I needed something that would allow us to record what we work on in every session. My area of focus is math and science, so we need something we can use with a stylus that complements our use of paper. I love that I can share my screen and we can look at Goodnotes together. I also love the laser pointer that allows me to point at various things on the screen without ink to muddle things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Anisa B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Anisa B.") AB Anisa B. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/27/2026 "The Go-To App for Note Organization" 5/5 What do you like best about Goodnotes? I like that Goodnotes has been around for a while and is super reliable. I appreciate that they're always adding updates and new features, even if I don't use every single one, it's nice to have the options. They're also really good about feedback, and whenever I've had issues, they've been super quick to help out. I love the new tape feature for keeping things visually interesting and use the shape feature a lot. The handwriting recognition is super useful, and I've been using all the standard pen tool options on my iPad. GoodNotes recognizes all the styluses I use, which is great, and their audio transcription feature is super helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Goodnotes? Sometimes I struggle a little bit with the AI. Sometimes it doesn't always capture the intent I'm trying to have on some of my notes. Also, sometimes GoodNotes can get a little cluttered with so many amazing tools, the UI sometimes can be a lot to navigate. If there was a way to kind of personalize that a bit so it could be cleaner, that would be amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Goodnotes solving and how is that benefiting you? GoodNotes keeps all my notes in one place and organizes them effectively. I can have separate notes for business and personal life, and it offers tools like transcription without needing separate purchases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Zac U.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zac U.") ZU Zac U. Principal R&D Engineer Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 4/27/2026 "Versatile Note-Taking with Ease and Flexibility" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Goodnotes? I use Goodnotes for both work and home notes, which has replaced my numerous physical notebooks with just an iPad and Goodnotes. It's extremely helpful to be able to quickly jot down notes and then develop them into something more meaningful later. I really like the feature base of Goodnotes, as it allows me to take notes quickly and simply, staying true to its basic offering. The app includes various pens and has good text recognition, which is essential for me given my awful handwriting. It's quick to load most of the time, and I appreciate the ability to use different templates and have different notebooks covering lots of topics. The initial setup was very easy, as I just signed in with my Apple account. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Goodnotes? I would really like to be able to 'rapid open' the app from a locked iPad. If I double tap my screen with the pen, it opens Apple Notes - it would be so much better if this was Goodnotes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Goodnotes solving and how is that benefiting you? Goodnotes lets me consolidate multiple notebooks into one app. It supports quick note-taking and later development. The various pens, text recognition, templates, and multiple notebooks enhance my experience, making note-taking efficient, even with bad handwriting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Sally P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sally P.") SP Sally P. Life Coach in training Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/26/2026 "Seamless Sync, Powerful Search, Great for Note-Taking" 5/5 What do you like best about Goodnotes? I love using GoodNotes for several reasons. My absolute favorite feature is the search capability, which is a lifesaver when I need to find specific notes I've taken during lessons or podcasts, especially when I'm looking for a particular quote among many notes. It's mainly for recall, helping me easily locate any instance I've noted down. Moreover, I have been using GoodNotes for years, and it's great for organizing my Bible study PDFs, digital calendar, and various documents for presentations or teachings. I also appreciate that my calendar syncs up to my phone and iPad, making my scheduling seamless across devices. The initial setup was so easy that I don't even remember it being an issue; it's something I absolutely love. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Goodnotes? I don't know if this is a GoodNotes issue or not. When my Google, especially when it comes to my calendar, I can access it on both my phone and iPad. I do most of my work on my iPad, but when I'm away, especially with the calendar, if the storage limit is maxed out, I can't quite share those two interfaces. I would love to see my GoodNotes be able to sync up on both my iPad and my phone without it being like, having to rely on my phone data space. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Goodnotes solving and how is that benefiting you? I use GoodNotes for PDF management in my bible study, digital calendaring syncing to my phone, and organizing documents for presentations. The search feature helps me quickly find specific quotes or notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Les O.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Les O.") LO Les O. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/24/2026 "Versatile Notetaking Experience with Goodnotes" 5/5 What do you like best about Goodnotes? I use Goodnotes for daily planning and notetaking, and I appreciate having everything in one place, which makes it easy to locate my stuff. I like the versatility and flexibility that Goodnotes provides. I like being able to write or type or even convert handwriting to type. I also like the ability to draw shapes and to use different colors as well as the highlight, which makes my notes more functional. The initial setup was very, very easy. I switched to Goodnotes from a traditional paper planner and would rate the likelihood of recommending Goodnotes at a 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Goodnotes? Conversion of handwriting to text could be better. I tend to handwrite using all capital letters, only making the ones that are actual capital larger. When the system translates that it just makes them all capitals. That’s just a unique problem that I have. Sometimes the handwriting recognition isn’t the best. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Goodnotes solving and how is that benefiting you? I use Goodnotes for daily planning and notetaking. It allows me to have everything in one place, making things easy to locate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite JS Joel S. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/24/2026 "Highly Valuable Tool for Real Estate Appraisal" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Goodnotes? I find Goodnotes very valuable for my daily work as a real estate appraiser. It's one of my most important software tools because I use it for marking up PDFs, JPEGs, other images, sketching, and taking notes. I also appreciate its syncing capabilities, which mean all my files are waiting for me in the office when I get back. What's great is that it just works, and that's something I really like about it. While I don't use all of its features, I enjoy the reliability and the fact that it mostly works flawlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Goodnotes? Sometimes the character recognition is a little wonky. I'll be sketching a property, and it'll suddenly do a math equation. Or it will think that we erased something when I did a squiggly line. That kind of stuff happens, but it's few and far between. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Goodnotes solving and how is that benefiting you? I use Goodnotes daily as a real estate appraiser. It helps me do markups, sketch, take notes, and sync files back to the office. It's very valuable and was a switch from doing things by hand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Živa L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Živa L.") ŽL Živa L. 4/25/2026 "Versatile Note-Taking for College Students" 5/5 What do you like best about Goodnotes? I love how many color options Goodnotes has and how it really makes note-taking fun. Additionally, I love that I can import different documents, which is quite convenient. The initial setup was very easy for me, which was a plus. Also, a lot of my friends at college use Goodnotes and from what I can tell, they really enjoy it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Goodnotes? I think importing PowerPoint presentations is quite bad; it totally changes the layout. The same issue happens when importing Word files. It would be great if the layout on the presentation wouldn’t change so that you can actually read what it says on it, because now it makes some words big, some small, or it deletes a few words. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Goodnotes solving and how is that benefiting you? I write my lecture notes and study from them. It allows me to have PowerPoint presentations and PDFs from my professors that I can write on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Heilyne Samira L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Heilyne Samira L.") HL Heilyne Samira L. 4/27/2026 "A Must-Have for Student Note-Taking" 5/5 What do you like best about Goodnotes? I use Goodnotes for school, and it allows me to take organized notes and keep my school stuff neat and organized for upcoming tests. Goodnotes gives me the opportunity to facilitate my school life by being an app that allows me to take notes without carrying all of my notebooks. I like how it has different functions like a variety of pens and images, and it's very easy to use. I can highlight important paragraphs, which helps me a lot while studying. It was very easy to set up; I understood immediately how to create folders. I highly recommend Goodnotes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Goodnotes? Sometimes it's slow when I use other apps like Safari. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Goodnotes solving and how is that benefiting you? I use Goodnotes for school. It allows me to take organized notes without carrying notebooks, keeping everything neat and organized for tests. Highlighting important paragraphs helps a lot while studying. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ## Questions about Goodnotes? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Goodnotes ](https://www.g2.com/products/goodnotes/discussions/new) GU Guest User • Last activity over 4 years ago What can GoodNotes do? 0 Upvotes 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-goodnotes-do) ![Paulina R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Paulina R.") PR Paulina Romero Mejia • Last activity over 3 years ago How do you customize your notebooks? 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