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Study Tips

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

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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
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Comparisons

Goodnotes vs Freenotes: A side-by-side comparison

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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
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Study Tips

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

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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
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7
min read
Business

8 Best Adobe Acrobat alternatives for PDF annotation

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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
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13
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Business

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

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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
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10
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Business

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

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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
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4
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Schools

License Key schools can now use more of Goodnotes Education

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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
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5
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Schools

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

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Goodnotes Content Team
Update your iOs and your Goodnotes app for easier onboarding, a ready-made Sample Lesson and more…
September 14, 2026
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10
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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
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4
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Note-Taking
note-taking

Best Digital Stickers for Goodnotes in 2025

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Goodnotes Content Team
Looking for digital stickers to use in GoodNotes? Here are some of our favorite sticker sets.
April 7, 2025
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What's New
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New Features, Fixes, and Improvements in Goodnotes - January to March 2025

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Goodnotes Content Team
At Goodnotes, we’re committed to building a seamless and intuitive note-taking experience. Here’s a deep dive into what’s new so far this year!
April 1, 2025
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Story
story

Goodnotes Creator Spolight: Templatables

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Goodnotes Content Team
The creator of Templatables shares how she balances the demands of motherhood and business.
March 25, 2025
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10
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Story
story

Goodnotes Creator Spotlight: Butter & Scotch

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Goodnotes Content Team
The creator of Butter & Scotch offers a look into her creative journey and how digital planning has become an essential tool in her life.
March 25, 2025
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10
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What's New
whats-new

New! Sanrio Characters Planners and Stickers Now Available in the Goodnotes Marketplace

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Goodnotes Content Team
Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and My Melody stationery now available on Goodnotes.
February 18, 2025
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3
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Note-Taking
note-taking

Goodnotes Tape Tool: Tips, Tricks, and Creative uses

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Goodnotes Content Team
Discover Tape in Goodnotes. Learn how to cover and reveal text, customize patterns, and enhance your study sessions, note-taking, and note decoration.
February 4, 2025
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5
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Business
business

Deploy Goodnotes for Business with Ease: A Guided Setup

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Goodnotes Content Team
Watch our step-by-step walkthrough of installing and deploying Goodnotes for Business on iPad.
November 12, 2024
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1
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What's New
whats-new

A Message to Our Community: Regarding Our Recent Service Disruption

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Goodnotes Content Team
A message from founder and CEO Steven Chan about the service disruption on October 23 that may have affected you.
October 28, 2024
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10
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What's New
whats-new

Ask Goodnotes, an AI-powered question and answer tool right in your notebook

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Goodnotes Content Team
Here’s a sneak peek of a new feature in the works: Introducing Ask Goodnotes.
September 23, 2024
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8
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What's New
whats-new

Special Livestream Event: Major new features for Goodnotes 6

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Goodnotes Content Team
Join us October 3 for a livestream event all about the latest Goodnotes 6 features!
September 23, 2024
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2
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What's New
whats-new

All About the Goodnotes USA Tour 2024: Life’s Lighter with Goodnotes

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Goodnotes Content Team
If you spot our Goodnotes pop-up and friendly faces at your campus, you’ll definitely want to come say hi! Here’s what you can expect.
September 16, 2024
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8
min read
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Note-Taking
note-taking

Benefits of Digital Note-Taking: Why you need a note-taking app in 2024

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Goodnotes Content Team
Yes, that’s right. Goodnotes can search the notes you take on your iPad, whether you’re writing, typing, or marking up a PDF.
September 6, 2024
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9
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