G2

Srianka H.

Associate

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/2/2026

Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.

"Replaced My Notebooks: Natural PDF Markup and Spot-On Handwriting Search"

4/5

What do you like best about Goodnotes?

What I love most is how it has completely replaced my physical notebooks. Being able to import massive PDF contracts, highlight clauses, and handwrite margin notes feels incredibly natural for my legal work. The handwriting recognition is shockingly accurate - I can search for a scribbled term weeks later and actually find it. I also love using the zoom window for precise writing and sketching out my photography lighting setups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Goodnotes?

My main issue is how clunky it feels if you just want to type. It’s clearly built for the Apple Pencil, so typing out long legal notes feels inefficient compared to other apps. I also find the pen style options surprisingly limited when I'm trying to get creative with my photography sketches. Finally, as someone who relies heavily on Google Drive, its bias toward iCloud makes syncing a bit of a headache. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Goodnotes solving and how is that benefiting you?

Goodnotes solves the massive problem of physical clutter and lost information. In my legal role, managing towering stacks of contracts is overwhelming. Goodnotes centralizes everything by letting me import massive PDFs, highlight clauses, and handwrite searchable margin notes directly on my iPad. This significantly speeds up document review. Personally, it replaces scattered notebooks, giving me an organized, zoomable canvas to precisely sketch out my photography lighting setups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.