Goodnotes vs Microsoft OneNote
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| Figure | Goodnotes | Microsoft OneNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | $8.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 13 | 11 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 9.5 (#2) | 9.0 (#17) |
| Spec score · AI Note-Taking Apps | 9.3 (#1) | 8.6 (#10) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The help center documents automatic backup to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or WebDAV on iOS and iPadOS. | OneDrive,SharePoint,Microsoft Graph,Zapier,Salesforce,Trello,Basecamp,Wufoo,Twitter,Feedly |
| Note sharing | Yes | OneNote supports sharing ideas and creating together with others. |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Offline limit | Goodnotes says an internet connection is recommended on Android, Windows, Chromebook, and web, and offline use may be limited. | After 31 days without internet, apps enter reduced functionality mode and cannot edit or create documents. |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,ios,android | web,windows,macos,ios,android |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Storage limit | 5 | 5 |
Plans
Goodnotes
- FreeFree
- Essential$11.99 a year
- Pro$35.99 a year
- AI Pass$9.99 a month
- Teams$120 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- EnterprisePrice not published
- Special EditionPriced on request
- Special EditionPrice not published
- Goodnotes Essential$11.99 a year
Microsoft OneNote
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Personal$99.99 a year
- Microsoft 365 Personal$99.99 a year
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Family$129.99 a year
- Microsoft 365 Family$129.99 a year
- Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Premium$199.99 a year
- Microsoft 365 Premium$199.99 a year
- Office Home 2024$179.99, paid once
In their own words
Goodnotes
Goodnotes is a note-taking app from Goodnotes, a company founded in 2011 and based in London. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, with offline access, note sharing, and real-time collaboration. Listed integrations include Google Calendar, Google Drive, ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Outlook, and Apple Calendar. The Free plan costs nothing and includes three notebooks, three text documents, three whiteboards, three folders, 100 MB of storage, and a 5 MB import limit. Essential costs $11.99 a year and includes 5 GB of storage and unlimited files, with a 7-day free trial. Pro costs $35.99 a year and includes unlimited files, also with a 7-day trial. Teams costs $120 a year and adds collaboration, SAML SSO, domain control, consolidated billing, and user and admin management. AI Pass is a $9.99 a month add-on with approximately 6,300 additional AI credits per month; availability varies by region and eligible plan. Enterprise and Special Edition have no listed prices.
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.