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We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Goodnotes Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Productivity Software](/directory/330/productivity/software) > [Goodnotes](/software/2049995/goodnotes) # Goodnotes Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2049995/goodnotes Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2049995/goodnotes?page=2) > Goodnotes is a powerful note-taking app designed to provide a seamless, natural handwriting experience on digital paper, combining the simplicity of handwriting, the power of digital tools and advanced AI features to enhance productivity, planning, organization and live collaboration. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 75 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Goodnotes \- Seamless Handwriting Experience - Document Annotation - Sharing \& Collaboration - Advanced Spell-check and Word Prediction - Shape Recognition - Voice Recording - Sync Across Devices ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 75 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: GoodNotes - **Founded**: 2011 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 10.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: The platform offers a 30-day free trial. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - @mentions - Access Controls/Permissions - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Approval Process Control - Audio Recording - Authentication - Brainstorming - Categorisation/Grouping - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Creation - Content Management - Content Scan - Customisable Branding - Customizable Templates - Data Import/Export - Data Security - Delete Pages - Diagramming ## Integrations (1 total) - Google Drive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Productivity Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/330/productivity/software) ## Related Categories - [Productivity Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/330/productivity/software) - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/3776/pdf-editor/software) - [Digital Signature Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/281/digital-signatures/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/284/document-management/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/335/web-collaboration/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Microsoft OneNote](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/90390/microsoft-onenote) — 4.6/5 (1958 reviews) 2. [Notion](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/132111/notion) — 4.7/5 (2709 reviews) 3. [Evernote Teams](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/90383/evernote-business) — 4.4/5 (8252 reviews) 4. [Plottr](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2076488/plottr) — 4.8/5 (237 reviews) 5. [Google Keep](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2049950/google-keep) — 4.7/5 (244 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Amazing note taking app" — 5.0/5 > **Zoha** | *30 June 2023* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Various features that allow you to maintain and take effective notes such as different colour highlighters available > > **Cons**: I do not dislike anything about GoodNotes at all ----- ### "Goodnotes is the best\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Mikaela** | *18 April 2025* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I LOVE using Goodnotes\!\! I use it daily for note writing and planning\! It has amazing features\!\! > > **Cons**: I wish Goodnotes had better free options for planner downloads, but other than that I’ve had no issues actually using Goodnotes\! > > I love love love Goodnotes\!\! It is perfect for note writing and digital planning\!\! ----- ### "There are better free softwares that do more" — 2.0/5 > **Vanessa** | *17 May 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that if you buy it it can also be seen on a mac computer and used somewhat interchangeably. > > **Cons**: The competitors are free and you can record and make voice notes which would be great for estimaters, training, classes, etc. I feel limited as weel, it does not have as many sheet templates. ----- ### "Great for avid writers and journalers" — 4.0/5 > **Joelle** | *11 March 2025* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: I loved accessing goodnotes from my Ipad, and using my apple pen to take note and journal, etc. > > **Cons**: The cost was higher than I would like to pay monthly. I pay similar fees for certain streaming services, which offer more than this app. > > Overall I am pleased with Goodnotes. It is very simple, which is nice. But with it's simplicity, it does make one question the value/cost. ----- ### "With Goodnotes you can replace your physical notebook with an ipad" — 4.0/5 > **Tarik** | *17 March 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Good software to take notes in the class. Due to this app you can replace a physical notebook to iPad. > > **Cons**: If you don´t have the paid program, than you can have only limited notebooks. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2049995/goodnotes?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2049995/goodnotes) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data