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GoodNotesNotability
Freemium

Free tier available; full features require a subscription or one-time purchase.

 Freemium

Free to download, with paid plans for more features.

macOS, iOS Android, iOS, Web
  • OCR makes handwritten notes searchable like typed text
  • Strong PDF annotation alongside free-form handwriting
  • Handwriting combined with audio recording and transcription
  • Generates quizzes, flashcards and summaries from notes
  • Best experience depends on owning an iPad with Apple Pencil
  • Full feature set requires a subscription or one-time purchase
  • Closed source
  • Many AI features sit behind paid plans
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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