Product
AI
Built For
Pricing
Resources
Login
Start Free
Product
Notetaking
Whiteboard
Text Document
PDF Annotation
AI Productivity
Collaboration
Meeting Notes
Audio Recordings
Handwriting Experience
AI
Built For
Goodnotes for Business
AEC
Legal
Government/NGO
Professional Services
Marketing & Events
Students
Education
Project Planning
Knowledge Sharing
Brainstorming Sessions
Pricing
Resources
The GoodBlog
Help Center
Case Studies
Marketplace
Learning Center
Research
Partnerships
Legal & Security
Login
Start Free

The GoodBlog

Ideas worth writing down. Practical tips, product insights, and stories on note-taking, productivity, and learning.

Students
Business
Education
Study Tips

The 15 best free note-taking apps for students in 2026

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
A roundup comparing the free plans of 15 note-taking apps (Goodnotes, Apple Notes, Freenotes, Notion, Obsidian, Notability, OneNote, and more) on features, limitations, and device support.
September 11, 2026
-
18
min read
Comparisons

Goodnotes vs Freenotes: A side-by-side comparison

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Comparing Goodnotes and Freenotes for school? Here's how they stack up on note-taking, study tools, PDFs, AI, and pricing.
September 8, 2026
-
15
min read
Woman using a tablet with a digital note about horse bones in a bright modern room.
Study Tips

How life sciences students use Goodnotes for notes, diagrams and exam prep

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Three life sciences students share how they use Goodnotes to manage overwhelming course loads, from condensing dense lecture slides to acing exams with Quiz Me and flashcards.
July 23, 2026
-
7
min read
Business

8 Best Adobe Acrobat alternatives for PDF annotation

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
We compare eight Adobe Acrobat alternatives, including Goodnotes, on annotation features, pricing, platform support, and ease of use, so you can find a PDF editor that fits how you actually work without paying for tools you'll never touch.
September 18, 2026
-
13
min read
Business

How to run client meetings on iPad + 3 note-taking tools

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Switching from pen-and-paper or laptop notes to an iPad note-taking app like Goodnotes lets you stay fully present in client meetings while automatically capturing recordings, transcripts, and AI-generated summaries you can search and share afterward.
September 2, 2026
-
10
min read
Two people working on a laptop with cloud storage logos, notifications, and security labels overlay.
Business

Less busywork: what's new in Goodnotes for Business Q3

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
This quarter's Goodnotes for Business updates cut down the admin work of running a team: one-link invites, email sign-in codes, Box and Dropbox connected directly to Goodnotes, and bulk user management in Admin Console.
August 19, 2026
-
4
min read
Schools

License Key schools can now use more of Goodnotes Education

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
License Key schools can now unlock the full suite of Goodnotes Education features — including Quick Lessons, real-time student visibility, and Admin Console analytics — at no extra cost.
September 17, 2026
-
5
min read
Schools

What’s new in Goodnotes Education: Easier onboarding, quick ways to upskill & more…

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Update your iOs and your Goodnotes app for easier onboarding, a ready-made Sample Lesson and more…
September 14, 2026
-
10
min read
Schools

AI in Education: Empowering educators and elevating student independence

Victoria Thompson, M.S.
Victoria Thompson, M.S. is an educational strategist and technologist based out of Winter Garden, FL.
AI is dominating conversations in education, but the real opportunity isn't an AI that replaces teachers or hands students easy answers.
September 7, 2026
-
4
min read

Stay in the loop

Subscribe to The GoodBlog

Fresh posts, frequently: updates, announcements, and ideas worth sharing.

By submitting this form, you agree to receive Goodnotes Blog updates. Read our Privacy Policy.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Green film camera and open book icons connected by a looping ribbon on a dark teal background.
Study Tips
study-tips

Design at Goodnotes: A Diary Study on How Students Prepare for Exams

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Here's a look behind the curtain about how we research user needs and wants to build our features!
November 24, 2023
-
14
min read
Smiling man with beard and hoodie sitting outdoors near a river with trees in the background.
Life at Goodnotes
life-at-goodnotes

Behind the Scenes: Shipping the Ruler Feature in Goodnotes 6

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
We chatted with Carles, one of our Senior iOS Engineers, about his journey into iOS, the behind-the-scenes process of shipping this feature, and what life is like for an engineer at Goodnotes.
November 22, 2023
-
12
min read
Goodnotes app interface on tablet showing a math problem with AI math assistance correcting an equation.
Study Tips
study-tips

Design at Goodnotes: AI Math Assistance

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Chelsea Mangold-Takao walks us through how AI Math Assistance in Goodnotes 6 was conceptualized & designed.
November 17, 2023
-
9
min read
Cartoon cats in playful poses including a cat as bread, stretching from mailbox, and sleeping with zzz.
Note-Taking
note-taking

11 Cute Sticker Packs You Won't Be Able to Resist

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Our top picks for the cutest digital stickers to use to decorate your notes!
November 8, 2023
-
10
min read
Three circular calendar wheels with numbered days 1 to 31, each day in pastel-colored segments.
Note-Taking
note-taking

8 Creative Habit Tracker Templates to Help You Hit Your Goals

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Got some habits you're trying to build? These inspirational habit tracker templates will get you inspired.
October 18, 2023
-
8
min read
Note-Taking
note-taking

Top 4 Mind Mapping Methods for Note-Taking (with Examples)

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Interested in mind maps? Here are 4 great examples to get started with.
October 5, 2023
-
8
min read
Person with glasses and dark vest stands before cartoonish blue tech icons on a light background.
Life at Goodnotes
life-at-goodnotes

Behind The Scenes: From a Goodnotes User to a Developer Intern

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Interested in a software internship at Goodnotes looks like?
October 3, 2023
-
14
min read
Wooden library card catalog drawers with metal handles and white labels with typed text.
Note-Taking
note-taking

The Zettelkasten Method: A Beginner's Guide

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
A Zettelkasten helps you organize all your knowledge on a certain topic, in a way that's easy to reference and build upon. Here's how to create one!
September 27, 2023
-
10
min read
Goodnotes available on Android, Windows, and Web with Windows and Play Store icons.
Life at Goodnotes
life-at-goodnotes

Behind the Scenes: Bringing Goodnotes Cross-Platform

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
A few weeks ago, we finally launched Goodnotes cross-platform. Here's how we made it happen!
September 20, 2023
-
10
min read
Goodnotes digital notes app shown on tablet with colorful handwritten DNA biology notes.
Life at Goodnotes
life-at-goodnotes

Design at Goodnotes: The Story Behind Goodnotes’ New Look

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Irene Falgueras and Joosep Laht, two product designers at Goodnotes, take us through a behind-the-scenes of how Goodnotes’ new UI came to be.
August 25, 2023
-
10
min read
Smiling woman in colorful shirt with necklaces, standing near green plants and ocean view at sunset.
Life at Goodnotes
life-at-goodnotes

Behind the Scenes: Being a Software Engineer Intern

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
See what it's like to be a software engineer intern at Goodnotes!
August 23, 2023
-
9
min read
Microsoft and Android logos next to a tablet screen showing a colorful DNA molecule diagram with notes.
What's New
whats-new

GoodNotes goes cross-platform! Beta now available on Windows, Android, and Web

Icon of a black pen writing blue lines on a white background.
Goodnotes Content Team
Android and Windows users rejoice! You can now use GoodNotes too.
August 9, 2023
-
5
min read

Subscribe to The GoodBlog

By submitting this form, you agree to receive Goodnotes Blog updates. Read our Privacy Policy.
GoodnotesAboutCareersPressContact UsThe GoodBlogCookie Preference
Product
PDF AnnotationAI ProductivityCollaborationMeeting NotesAudio RecordingsQuicknotesNotetakingWhiteboardText Documents
Use Cases
Project PlanningKnowledge SharingBrainstorming Sessions
Industries
AECLegalProfessional ServicesGovernment/NGOMarketing & EventsStudentsEducation
Resources
Help CenterCase StudiesMarketplaceLearning CenterResearchPartnershipsLegal & ComplianceJoin the DiscordDiscord GuidelineTrust CenterUS Cafe TakeoverFor AI Assistants
Getting Started
PricingSign InStart FreeContact Sales
Downloads
Goodnotes for iOS/iPadOSGoodnotes for MacGoodnotes for WindowsGoodnotes for AndroidGoodnotes for WebGoodnotes StickersGoodnotes for Android/Windows/iOS

© 2026 Goodnotes. All rights reserved.