# Goodnotes vs Notability

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Notability

| Attribute | Goodnotes | Notability |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 55.9 (72% (medium)) | 63.6 (39% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A note-taking application that enables handwritten note-taking on devices with stylus support, PDF annotation, AI-powered features, and synchronization across multiple platforms and devices. It is indexed under Note Taking.","source":"https://www.goodnotes.com/pricing","question":"What is Goodnotes?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Goodnotes offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Essential, Pro and Teams. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.goodnotes.com/pricing","question":"Is Goodnotes free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Goodnotes supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.goodnotes.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Goodnotes support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Goodnotes, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.goodnotes.com/pricing","question":"Can Goodnotes be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Goodnotes, including Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, GIPHY, Claude and ChatGPT. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.goodnotes.com/pricing","question":"What does Goodnotes integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Goodnotes. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Goodnotes not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.goodnotes.com/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Goodnotes have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Goodnotes is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.goodnotes.com/pricing","question":"Where is Goodnotes available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"Note-taking application that combines handwritten notes, live audio transcription, and AI-powered features like quizzes, flashcards, and note analysis to support learning and productivity across devices. It is indexed under Note Taking.","source":"https://notability.com/pricing","question":"What is Notability?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Notability offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $11.99 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://notability.com/pricing","question":"Is Notability free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Notability. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://notability.com","question":"What platforms does Notability support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Notability, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://notability.com","question":"Can Notability be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Notability. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Notability not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://notability.com/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Notability have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A note-taking application that enables handwritten note-taking on devices with stylus support, PDF annotation, AI-powered features, and synchronization across multiple platforms and devices. | A note-taking platform combining traditional note-taking with PDF markup, audio lecture recording, and AI capabilities including transcription, summaries, and interactive learning tools. Designed for individual learners and team collaboration. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_saas","pdf_document_annotation":true,"audio_recording_and_dictation":true,"stylus_handwriting_and_sketching_support":true,"ocr_optical_character_recognition_scanning":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","pdf_document_annotation":true,"audio_recording_and_dictation":true,"offline_mode_editing_without_internet":true,"stylus_handwriting_and_sketching_support":true,"ocr_optical_character_recognition_scanning":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"GIPHY"},{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"ChatGPT"}]` | `[{"name":"Intune MAM"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["Core note-taking","PDF markup tools","Limited audio recording","Watermarked exports","Link sharing for collaboration"],"description":"Up to 3 files total; core note-taking and PDF markup; limited audio recording; watermarked exports; link sharing","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"files":"3 total","audio_recording":"limited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Essential","summary":"7-day free trial","features":["Unlimited files","Unlimited audio recording","Export without watermark","Removed import size limits","Subscriber Specials","Basic Goodnotes AI"],"description":"Unlimited files, unlimited audio recording, watermark-free exports, and basic Goodnotes AI","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"files":"unlimited","audio_recording":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"7-day free trial","features":["All Essential features","Private link sharing","Real-time collaboration hosting","Advanced Goodnotes AI","Goodnotes AI for Meetings","Goodnotes AI Create Mode","Cross-platform library sync"],"description":"All Essential features plus private link sharing, real-time collaboration, advanced Goodnotes AI with Meetings and Create Mode, and cross-platform library sync","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Teams","features":["Cross-platform support across Apple, Android, Windows","Single Goodnotes Account with synced document library"],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Additional privacy controls","Option for notes to stay off cloud"],"contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"AI Credits","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":9.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"Free tier available. Paid subscriptions include 7-day trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.goodnotes.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-05T21:05:48.137Z","freeTrialDays":7}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","features":["All editing tools & content","Add PDFs and docs directly into your notes","Access to 20,000+ note-taking templates","7-day version history"],"description":"For everyday note-takers who want reliability.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$11.99/yr (regular $14.99/yr)","features":["Unlimited notes","Third party backups (iOS only)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":11.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For note-takers who want unlimited notes and reliable backups.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$15.99/yr (regular $19.99/yr)","features":["YouTube link-to-note conversions with transcripts & summaries (limited)","AI-powered quizzes & flashcards (limited)","Audio transcription (limited)","30-day version history"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For people who want faster note-taking with AI help.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$79.99/yr (regular $99.99/yr)","features":["Unlimited transcription & AI-powered summaries in real time","Unlimited YouTube link-to-note conversions with transcripts & summaries","Unlimited quizzes & flashcards","Unlimited live audio transcriptions","Chat with your notes for explanations & quicker learning","90-day version history"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For people who want the most advanced AI study & productivity tools.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","features":["Unlimited note-taking and PDF annotation","Centralized user admin and billing","Admin-based feature controls","Shared note libraries for real-time team collaboration","AI-powered summaries (limited)","Search & convert handwriting to text"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":60,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For businesses that share notes and documents.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business Pro","features":["Chat with your notes for explanations","Audit Log","Intune MAM (Mobile Application Management) integration"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":180,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For businesses that want to enhance their work with AI.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Custom Contract","features":["Custom payment terms","Dedicated support","Control & flexibility"],"description":"For teams that have unique needs and the flexibility to work their way.","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier; $11.99–$99.99/yr for individuals; $60–$180/yr per user for teams","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://notability.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-14T21:34:10.713Z","startingPrice":{"amount":11.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":9.99,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":11.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.9 | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Note Taking)

| Capability | Goodnotes | Notability |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud saas | - |
| Offline mode editing without internet | - | ✓ |
| Browser extension web page clipping | - | - |
| OCR optical character recognition scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus handwriting and sketching support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio recording and dictation | ✓ | ✓ |
| End to end encryption e2ee | - | - |
| PDF document annotation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nested folders and tagging hierarchy | - | - |
| Siri google assistant voice memo sync | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | ✓ | - |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:31:02.847Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*