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Goodnotes Demo - Architectural designs
Draft architectural blueprints in precise details
Goodnotes Demo - Company strategy and idea generation
Brainstorm, visualize and collaborate on business plans and other company strategies
Goodnotes Demo - Sports game strategies
Brainstorming sessions and business strategies can now be fun and engaging
Goodnotes Demo - Legal document annotations
Highlight, annotate, underline and cross off words, sentences and paragraphs in PDFs
Goodnotes Demo - Intelligent search
Quickly find the information you need with our intelligent search capability across all your documents, powered by AI
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Users consistently praise the ease of use and reliable organization features of Goodnotes, which help streamline their note-taking and planning processes. The app's intuitive interface and seamless syncing across devices enhance productivity, making it a favorite among students and professionals alike. However, some users note that the app can experience minor glitches with handwriting recognition and syncing at times.

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Nicole M.
NM
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Perfect for Planning, Easy and Fun to Use"
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I use Goodnotes to plan my budget, meal plan, and keep my kids' chores organized. It keeps me from overspending and prevents me from double booking dates. I love how easy it is to use, and how I can incorporate cute PDFs from Etsy to make it more fun! The initial setup was very easy, which says a lot since I'm not very computer savvy. I absolutely love Goodnotes so much and would definitely recommend it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

I think that the syncing could be easier, sometimes when I log in it will shut down to sync and then I have to reopen it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"Ultimate Tool for Note Organization and Flexibility"
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I love using Goodnotes for studying and reviewing notes for university. It significantly reduces the need to use lots of paper, which I really appreciate. The best feature for me is the ability to move stuff around after writing. If I mess up the spacing or want something categorized with a separate note, I can easily move it around, change colors, and highlight as needed. Additionally, the initial setup of Goodnotes was quite easy. I'm very likely to recommend it to a friend or colleague. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

I think the ability to have more shapes / free shape drawing is better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Camila V.
CV
operation analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Intuitive and Flexible for Note-Taking Needs"
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I really like all the different features in Goodnotes, and it allows me to be organized. I find the different book templates, the outline feature, and handwriting option particularly useful. It makes my notes feel personalized and encourages me to keep writing. Goodnotes makes studying easier and boosts my confidence in the material. The initial setup was really easy as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

I think improving the typing feature instead of adding text to follow the page layout, for example if it is outline that it follows the lines when typing or making spaces Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"Visual-Enhanced Note-Taking Made Easy"
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I use Goodnotes for note-taking in my studies, and it really helps keep all my notes and references in one place. I like the ability to add stickers and sticky notes to highlight key points. I'm also able to highlight certain aspects of my readings that are important. These features add visual elements to my note-taking and grab my attention when I'm rereading them. The initial setup was very easy, and I find using Goodnotes alongside OneDrive to extract PDF files very useful. Overall, I rate it a 10 out of 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

Adding more sticker collections Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

D Valeria V.
DV
"Complete and easy-to-use note-taking app."
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I use Goodnotes to write notes or summaries of biblical topics, school topics, and make to-do lists and random notes. I enjoy how easy it is to use and understand, and I appreciate the Marketplace section. Everything works wonderfully, and I think it’s a very complete application. I also integrate it with iCloud to keep my documents organized across all my devices. The initial setup was quite simple and intuitive. It’s comfortable and useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

Nothing, I like everything and it works well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

임동근 .
Research Fellow
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Intuitive Interface and Easy Imports, but Heavier Performance and Smoothed Handwriting"
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

The interface is very intuitive and easy to understand at a glance, and it’s really convenient to import materials from third-party apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

Recently, with all the added features like AI, the app feels heavier and uses a lot more memory. I’ve also noticed that when I’m writing, my handwriting doesn’t appear exactly as I wrote it — it seems slightly auto-corrected or smoothed out, which I’m not a big fan of. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alondra V.
AV
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Must-Have for Students and Professionals"
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I use Goodnotes for school work, journaling, and paperwork, and it solves the problem of losing my important notes and work by allowing me to view my notes easily. I like that I can take it anywhere, and it's a must-buy for students or office workers. I appreciate that I can edit paperwork and submit it all from one device without losing any of my notes or work. The initial setup was extremely easy and straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

I don’t dislike anything Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alejandra F.
AF
Interpreter
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Note-Taking and Organization Made Simple"
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I appreciate how helpful this tool is for taking notes, and I find it quite interactive, which keeps things interesting. It's very simple to create folders, upload photos, and add notes directly to them. Organizing both notes and pages is straightforward, so I never feel confused or overwhelmed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

The main area I would like to see improved is the search function. While it performs well with typed notes, it occasionally misses some handwritten words. Additionally, I’ve observed that very large notebooks may take a moment to load. These issues aren’t significant, but they do become noticeable when I’m working with a large number of pages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

madhu k.
MK
Architect
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Seamless Note-Taking with Excellent Sync and Whiteboard Features"
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I really enjoy using Goodnotes for writing notes on my learnings and meeting details; it makes the process easy. The clean interface allows me to see all relevant information in one place, which is incredibly helpful. The whiteboard feature stands out for providing a creative space to brainstorm, plan projects, and add timelines, which helps me bring out the best in my design ideas. Additionally, the ability to sync across devices is a major advantage, as it allows me to share my thoughts between my personal and work laptops seamlessly. This feature ensures that I can maintain continuity in my notes and ideas across platforms. The initial setup of Goodnotes is straightforward and requires just a click of a button to complete installation. I also connect Goodnotes with OneDrive, which facilitates easy sharing of details. Overall, these features significantly enhance my experience with Goodnotes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

Free version has a limited scope & pricing is a bit higher. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Millie W.
MW
Transformation Lead
"Digital Note-Taking Made Effortless"
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I find Goodnotes indispensable for keeping me organized, especially since I tend to lose paper notes. I love that it's as close to paper as you can get, providing a straightforward experience with the option to design my own notebook. The to-do list feature is also incredibly helpful, and setting it up was very easy—just download and go. I recommend it to everyone at work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

More pre-loaded notebook styles would be nice. I think you only have lined paper styles but you could do calendars, scrapbooks etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What can GoodNotes do?

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Paulina Romero Mejia
Last activity about 3 years ago

How do you customize your notebooks? And the pages inside of it?

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