Compare Goodnotes and Notion 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Goodnotes
Star Rating
(70)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GoodnotesNotion
Star Rating
(6,042)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Notion excels in task management with features like "To-Do Lists" rated at 9.0, while Goodnotes offers a more straightforward note-taking experience but lacks advanced task prioritization tools.
- Reviewers mention that Goodnotes shines in its annotation capabilities, particularly with "Image Annotations" and "Text Annotations," which are essential for users who prioritize visual note-taking, whereas Notion's annotation tools are more limited.
- G2 users highlight that Notion's collaborative editing features are robust, with a score of 8.5 for "Comments" and 8.2 for "In-Content Feedback," making it ideal for team projects, while Goodnotes focuses more on individual use and lacks real-time collaboration features.
- Users on G2 report that Goodnotes has superior document scanning capabilities, which is crucial for users who need to digitize handwritten notes, while Notion's document management features are more geared towards organizing digital content.
- Reviewers say that Notion's customization options, particularly in "Templates" rated at 8.5, allow for a tailored user experience, whereas Goodnotes offers limited customization, focusing instead on a more uniform note-taking interface.
- Users mention that Goodnotes has a slight edge in ease of use with a score of 9.2, making it more accessible for users who want a straightforward note-taking app, while Notion's learning curve can be steeper due to its extensive features.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Goodnotes
No pricing availableNotion
Free
Free
For individuals to organize personal projects and life
- Unlimited blocks for individuals
- Publish sites
- Collaborate with up to 10 guests
Free Trial
Goodnotes
Free Trial is available
Notion
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
53
8.9
5,107
Ease of Use
9.3
56
8.4
5,223
Ease of Setup
9.2
32
8.4
1,586
Ease of Admin
9.2
6
8.5
1,160
Quality of Support
8.5
31
8.6
3,693
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
6
8.9
1,064
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
55
9.5
5,204
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.9
2576
Not enough data
8.4
2516
Not enough data
8.7
2602
Not enough data
9.0
2711
Not enough data
7.9
2002
Not enough data
7.6
1798
Not enough data
8.6
2517
Not enough data
7.6
2155
Projects
Not enough data
9.0
2428
Not enough data
8.5
2063
Not enough data
7.6
1491
Not enough data
8.2
2286
Not enough data
8.7
2193
Not enough data
7.7
1563
Not enough data
8.0
1678
Not enough data
8.5
2366
Not enough data
7.5
1352
Not enough data
7.9
1612
Not enough data
8.0
1526
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.1
1814
Not enough data
8.2
1885
Not enough data
8.2
2148
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.9
1441
Not enough data
7.9
1505
Not enough data
8.4
2092
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Production
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Distribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
2707
Not enough data
8.5
2506
Not enough data
8.8
2670
Formatting
Not enough data
7.4
1471
Not enough data
8.3
2253
Not enough data
7.2
1486
Content
Not enough data
8.4
2325
Not enough data
8.5
2576
Not enough data
8.0
1742
Product Type
Not enough data
8.5
1982
Not enough data
7.6
1375
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Organization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visual Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.5
2250
Not enough data
8.2
1685
Not enough data
8.5
2065
Not enough data
8.1
1823
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
1257
Not enough data
8.6
1960
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
1789
Not enough data
8.9
2178
Not enough data
8.0
2052
Not enough data
8.0
1779
Not enough data
7.6
1515
Not enough data
8.8
2042
Not enough data
7.8
1517
Not enough data
8.1
1592
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Annotation Tools - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Goodnotes and Notion are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Goodnotes is categorized as Mind Mapping, PDF Editor, Handwritten Notes, Study Tools, and Markup Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Goodnotes
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Notion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
9.0%
Higher Education
9.0%
Computer Software
9.0%
Construction
7.5%
Design
6.0%
Other
59.7%
Computer Software
12.4%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Higher Education
8.2%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
58.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Goodnotes
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
The best thing about Goodnotes is that it can replace many of your notebooks. As well as your planner and your sketch book, you can use it to annotate notes on PDFs. I no longer have to carry around several notebooks. Now I just have Goodnotes on my iPad.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
There isn't much I dislike about Goodnotes however, I have found that some options are limited and require extra payment. Considering that I have already paid for the app itself, having to pay for other services can be disappointing.
Notion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Filipe R.
Verified User in Accounting
What I like best about Notion is its flexibility and versatility. It's a tool that adapts to my needs rather than the other way around. I can use it for note-taking, project management, task tracking, and even as a knowledge base. The ability to create...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I dislike the lack of customization and intricacy that something like Jira provides. Jira allows for a lot of automation and classification while Notion limits this process.
Verified User in Computer Software
The best thing about Goodnotes is that it can replace many of your notebooks. As well as your planner and your sketch book, you can use it to annotate notes on PDFs. I no longer have to carry around several notebooks. Now I just have Goodnotes on my iPad.
Filipe R.
Verified User in Accounting
What I like best about Notion is its flexibility and versatility. It's a tool that adapts to my needs rather than the other way around. I can use it for note-taking, project management, task tracking, and even as a knowledge base. The ability to create...
Verified User in Higher Education
There isn't much I dislike about Goodnotes however, I have found that some options are limited and require extra payment. Considering that I have already paid for the app itself, having to pay for other services can be disappointing.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I dislike the lack of customization and intricacy that something like Jira provides. Jira allows for a lot of automation and classification while Notion limits this process.
Discussions
How do you customize your notebooks? And the pages inside of it?
1 comment
MM
The 3 dots at the top right corner contain options for editing.Read more
What can GoodNotes do?
1 comment
RF
Goodnotes takes note taking to the next level! You can organize into "notebooks", draw, type, import photos, snap pics, etc.
Goodnotes also works with...Read more
Goodnotes has no more discussions with answers
Is there a way to make font and text boxes even smaller? I'm at the lowest font size already
2 comments
NM
Not really. If you have already click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner and chosen small text, then at the moment that's all you can doRead more
How likely are you to hire an implementation consultant for Notion?
1 comment
JF
10/10, they make the whole difference (the potential is huge)Read more
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