--- description: Get detailed information about Goodnotes usability, features, price, benefits and disadvantages from verified user experiences. Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Goodnotes Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Editor Software](/directory/32779/pdf-editor/software) > [Goodnotes](/software/1016381/goodnotes) # Goodnotes Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/1016381/goodnotes Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/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**: $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 & 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.ae/directory/32779/pdf-editor/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/32779/pdf-editor/software) - [Note Taking App](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/33155/note-taking/software) - [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31396/mind-mapping/software) - [AI Writing Assistant Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/33495/ai-writing-assistant/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30968/productivity/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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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** | *20 January 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. ----- ### "GoodNotes Review" — 4.0/5 > **Zachary** | *21 September 2026* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Goodnotes is the simplicity of organizing, writing, and annotating digital notes. It feels very similar to using a physical notebook\! > > **Cons**: What I like least about Goodnotes is there are a lot of tools and customization features that can be tedious to learn at first. > > My overall experience with GoodNotes has been very positive. It is such a nice combination of handwriting and digital notes. It feels very similar to using an actual notebook\! ----- ### "So-so experience" — 3.0/5 > **Freyxa** | *2 June 2025* | Mental Health Care | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Excellent for stylus users, especially on tablets and it’s really useful for Mark now training contact or even for a students > > **Cons**: No idea for sharing or collaborating on materials across ATM, is not built in with task tracking or content, distribution tools > > Is excellent for people who prefer handwritten notes and to plan on, however, each platform specific for Apple in black collaborative and centralized features needed in any professional environment. For android is not that efficient. ----- ### "Goodnotes Review" — 5.0/5 > **Alexis** | *24 August 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like the feature of being able to circle text and being able to move it across the screen. It is nice to be able to insert photos as well. > > **Cons**: I having nothing negative to report about Goodnotes. It is a great tool for organized, neat notetaking. > > My overall experience with Goodnotes has been satisfying. Notes are aesthetically pleasing while being easy to read and study. I enjoy being able to collaborate with others as well with them. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/1016381/goodnotes?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/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