About Goodnotes
Goodnotes — Goodnotes is a note-taking app designed for iOS, Mac, Windows, Android, and Web, loved by millions worldwide. It offers a handwriting experience with AI features like spellcheck for handwritten typos. It allows users to create and manage digital notebooks, annotate PDFs, and access their notes across multiple devices.
Top use cases
- Taking notes in class or meetings
- Annotating research papers
- Creating digital planners
- Brainstorming ideas
- Managing to-do lists
Built for
Key features
- Handwriting recognition
- AI-powered spellcheck for handwriting
- Cross-platform syncing
- PDF annotation
- Digital notebooks
Pros & cons
Pros
- Cross-platform availability
- Handwriting recognition and AI features
- User-friendly interface
- PDF annotation capabilities
- Cloud syncing
Cons
- Some features are platform-specific (e.g., audio recording on Apple only)
- Full access requires a paid subscription
- AI features not available in all regions
Pricing
Free
$0
3 notebooks
All Platforms Yearly
$9.99/ year
Unlimited notebooks, sharing & exporting notes, export documents without a watermark, unlimited file import size (Apple Only), unlimited audio recording length (Apple Only), AI handwriting features (Apple only), AI typing features (Apple only), Interactive Exam practice ma…
Apple One-time Payment
$29.99
Unlimited notebooks, sharing & exporting notes, export documents without a watermark, unlimited audio recording length, AI handwriting features, AI typing features, Interactive Exam practice materials, Bonus stickers, templates and digital stationery, Access to Apple
Android & Windows Yearly
$6.99/ year
Unlimited notebooks, sharing & exporting notes, export documents without a watermark, maximum file import size 250MB, Access to Android and Windows
Frequently asked questions
Can I still access my notebooks if I end my subscription?
Yes! If you decide to cancel your Goodnotes 6 Subscription, don't worry, you'll still have access to your notebooks and can view them any time! You'll be automatically switched to the Free Tier version, where you can edit 3 notebooks.
Is Goodnotes free for schools?
Yes! If yours is a school or educational institution (K-12 or higher education) managing devices through Apple School Manager, you can get the full version of Goodnotes for free.
What are the main differences between GoodNotes 5 vs Goodnotes 6?
Goodnotes 6 integrates the newest technology to push the boundaries of what you’ve always imagined note-taking to be. In addition to AI-powered note-taking features, it includes highly requested features like the ability to change the colors of folders and (coming soon) the ability to sync with Windows and Android. Think of Goodnotes 6 as a new generation of Goodnotes. GoodNotes 5 will still be available to use as usual if you purchased it, but in the future, the newest updates and features will be pushed to Goodnotes 6.
Are the documents created on Goodnotes 6 backward compatible with GoodNotes 5?
Notebooks created in Goodnotes 6 can be edited in GoodNotes 5. However, math objects created in Goodnotes 6 are not editable in GoodNotes 5, as this specific new feature is not supported in the older version. Folders having custom icons and colors still exist in GoodNotes 5, but the icons and colors are removed.
What's the difference between subscription and one-time payment?
The main difference is that the subscription will unlock Goodnotes on all platforms. Today, that means iPadOS, iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, and Web with the relevant cloud sync. One-time payment gives you access to iPadOS, iOS, and macOS with iCloud sync.
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