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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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Anna S.
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Anna S.
Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Note-Taking and Drawing Combined"
5/5
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I like that Goodnotes allows me to draw and combine my notes with my drawings seamlessly on the same page, rather than having to place them on separate pages. This makes it incredibly convenient for preparing teaching materials where visual aids are crucial. I also appreciate the ability to color my drawings, giving my educational depictions vividness and clarity, which enhances the learning experience for my students. Additionally, the initial setup of Goodnotes was a breeze—it was easy peasy lemon squeezy, which made transitioning to the product incredibly smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

I find it challenging to work with text boxes on lined paper in Goodnotes. The text boxes do not align easily with the lines, making it difficult to position and line up the text manually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Minjeong K.
MK
Minjeong K.
Senior Researcher
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Perfect on iPad, Not So Sure About Android..."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I absolutely love how perfectly Goodnotes works with the Apple Pencil — the writing feels super smooth and responsive. On top of that, its integration with cloud services like Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive makes it ridiculously easy to keep all my notes synced across devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

I also use the Galaxy version and it’s honestly disappointing compared to the iPad app. Most of the key features are missing, the sync barely works, and the cloud options feel clunky and unreliable. It just doesn’t feel like the same polished experience at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Aditya A.
Business Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Decent Collaboration Tool, But Needs More Features and Better Usability"
3/5
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

It's a great tool for collaborating on notes and keeping them synced across devices. While I don't use it as much as some other similar tools, I find its PDF tools and editing features to be excellent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

This is a decent collaboration tool, though it falls short in terms of features compared to other similar products. I also found the user interface to be rather difficult for beginners to navigate. Furthermore, the whiteboard is missing several useful features, such as timers for brainstorming sessions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mudit K.
MK
Mudit K.
Campus Enhancement Lead
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Beautiful Interface and Effortless Note-Taking"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I really appreciate its aesthetic and clean user interface. The functionality is very smooth, allowing you to create multiple notebooks and easily make notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

I am a bit disappointed with the pricing, as it is difficult for me to afford it as a student. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Carlos Andres O.
Channel Development Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Note-taking application with facial recognition of strokes, but with room for improvement"
2.5/5
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

It is an application for taking notes. It facially recognizes the strokes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

It does not run smoothly on devices running the Android operating system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Eli B.
Transformation Manager
Medical Devices
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Exceptional Note-Taking with Smart Writing and Organization"
5/5
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

Excellent apps to take notes. I like the way it corrects my writing, also the spelling check even if I am handwriting, I love how easy it is to organize all my notes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

The first time I bought the license it was a bit complicated to get it to work. It was connecting other emails Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
UH
Verified User in Higher Education
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Everything runs smoother with Goodnotes"
5/5
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

Goodnotes keeps everything neatly structured. I use it to create themed notebooks, take meeting notes and plan lessons. Writing feels natural with Apple-pencil support and customizable strokes. Editing is smooth, and syncing across devices just works—seamless, intuitive, and truly dependable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

I haven't found any downsides—updates bring meaningful improvements, and I've had zero performance issues or compatibility problems so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

nupoor d.
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nupoor d.
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The best I have ever experienced !"
5/5
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

Good notes really came to my rescue when I had just bought an Ipad and was absolutely clueless on how to start taking notes for my college. The best part of good notes for me is that it is so easy to use. Absolutely user friendly and the features like being able to combine hand written and typed notes. i can easily integrate this into my daily life. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

The only downside of good notes is that because of the number of features it offers, it may look intimidating at first glance for many newbies like me ! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Julie  U.
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Julie U.
Realtor
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Using goodnotes for my daily planner has changed everything"
5/5
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I like how many features it offers. I am able to use it as my planner, my photo editor, my calendar, notebook etc etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

The only thing I used to not like was that it used to take a while to sync from my ipad to my phone/laptop but now that issue is fixed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Goodnotes Review"
5/5
What do you like best about Goodnotes?

I’ve found it easy to use, and it keeps all my notes organized and accessible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

The application is slow with large notebooks, and syncing issues cause frustration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.