--- description: Learn more about Goodnotes pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Goodnotes Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Editor Software](/directory/32779/pdf-editor/software) > [Goodnotes](/software/1016381/goodnotes) # Goodnotes Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/1016381/goodnotes Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1016381/goodnotes?page=2) > Cloud-based note-taking app combining handwriting, PDF annotation, whiteboards, typed documents, and audio recording with real-time. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 78 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Goodnotes? Students, professionals, and creatives; K-12 schools (free); small to large businesses via Teams plan; enterprises with 25 or more seats. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 78 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.2/5 | 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**: US$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, German, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin and 144 more ## Features - @mentions - Access Controls/Permissions - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Brainstorming - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Management System (CMS) Software - Customizable Templates - Data Security - Delete Pages - Diagramming - Digital Canvas - Digital Signature Software - Document Capture - Document Classification - Document Management Software - Document Review - Document Storage - Drag & Drop - Electronic Signature - File Sharing Software - Full Text Search - Idea Management Software - Ideation - Meeting Notes - Mind Maps - Mobile Access - Mobile Signature Capture - Multi-Device Support - Notes Management - Optical Character Recognition - Presentation Tools - Project Planning Software - Rearrange Pages - Rotate Pages - Search/Filter - Sketching and Annotation Tools - Task Management Software - Template Management - Templates - Text Editing - Third-Party Integrations - To-Do List - Visual Workflow Management - Watermarking - Workflow Management Software ## Integrations (5 total) - Box - Engineering Village - Google Drive & Docs for Confluence - KingAsterisk Contact Center Software - Microsoft Project Server Subscription Edition ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software ## Category - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32779/pdf-editor/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32779/pdf-editor/software) - [Note Taking Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/33155/note-taking/software) - [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31396/mind-mapping/software) - [Ai Writing Assistant Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/33495/ai-writing-assistant/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30968/productivity/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Notion](https://www.capterra.ca/software/186596/notion) — 4.7/5 (2834 reviews) 2. [Microsoft OneNote](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1010410/microsoft-onenote) — 4.6/5 (1983 reviews) 3. [Evernote Teams](https://www.capterra.ca/software/154969/evernote-business) — 4.4/5 (8254 reviews) 4. [Plottr](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1033194/plottr) — 4.8/5 (237 reviews) 5. [Google Keep](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1016308/google-keep) — 4.7/5 (248 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Wonderful App for Documentation and Signing off Documents" — 5.0/5 > **Garnet** | *June 10, 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ability to create digital notebooks, great for keeping your subjects separated and easy to access. My favourite feature was the ability to use a stylus pen to fill out documents with handwritten signatures, and be able to export and email your documents easily. Personally I used this program on a ipad 8th gen and it worked seamlessly. People in sales roles could find this application useful for digital note keeping. > > **Cons**: I didnt find a whole lot wrong with Goodnotes, the only complaint being very minor, was manually attempting to blow up small print to get a signature on a contract line was a bit tough to do for inexperienced users, aside from that, not much wrong at all\! > > Positive and a good solution to faxing, scanning documents or needing a pdf program to signing any documents that get digitally returned. I liked the ability to change colours on ink, and the customization of pen type for different spacings, ----- ### "Goodnotes is the best\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Mikaela** | *April 18, 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\!\! ----- ### "Good notes is great for students" — 5.0/5 > **Purva** | *March 16, 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Good notes is so simple to use\! I use it every day for school and it is easy to upload lectures. > > **Cons**: nothing\! I have no concerns with the application. > > My experience with goodnotes has been great\! I recently found out about the application online and have been using it as a university student. ----- ### "Versatile Professional Tool" — 4.0/5 > **Alyssa** | *October 27, 2025* | Mental Health Care | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoyed the ease of use and implementation while taking client notes during sessions. The ability to create separate notebooks for different aspects was critical for organization. As a professional, GoodNotes exhibited great versatility during meetings as well. > > **Cons**: Difficulty in transcribing from script to typed notes. Additionally, as a beginner, the learning curve for accessing different features was more challenging than expected. > > Despite the general learning curve, GoodNotes has proven itself to be a useful and versatile tool for professionals who require some way to keep notes and documents digitally organized. ----- ### "Great App for Handwritten Notes on iPad" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *January 20, 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Goodnotes allows you to write on any PDF document on an iPad. It is a great patient charting tool that allows you to take notes like traditional paper and pen without the bulk of physical papers. It allows me to customize any PDF documents of my choosing. I can also create templates that can be uploaded with ease. > > **Cons**: Every now and then the app will crash on me. This is not that big of an issue since the documents or my work does not get lost. The app just needs to restart and I’m right back to where I was. There is some learning curve to using the app. Some of the functions take some time getting used to. > > Overall my experience with Goodnotes have been exceptional. I have been using it to document patient charts since I started working as a chiropractor in 2019. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1016381/goodnotes?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1016381/goodnotes) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data