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Flexcil vs GoodNotes: catalog facts
Flexcil	GoodNotes
Freemium Free to download, with free use available to schools on application.	Freemium Free tier available; full features require a subscription or one-time purchase.
Android, iOS, Web	macOS, iOS
PDF reading and note taking side by side Gesture-based annotation suited to a stylus	OCR makes handwritten notes searchable like typed text Strong PDF annotation alongside free-form handwriting
Designed mainly for tablets Homepage gives no details on paid features	Best experience depends on owning an iPad with Apple Pencil Full feature set requires a subscription or one-time purchase
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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