Goodnotes

Goodnotes

Cross-platform digital note-taking with handwriting

Overview

GoodNotes is a digital note-taking app that emphasizes handwriting with features like handwriting recognition, AI-powered spellcheck, word completion, and math assistance. It works across multiple platforms, syncing notes so users can access them from any device. The app uses a freemium model: basic features are free while premium functionalities come via in-app purchases and subscriptions, and it includes a marketplace for planners, notebooks, and stickers to monetize the user base. The product combines handwriting-focused input with smart AI tools and a built-in store to help students, educators, and professionals stay organized. Its goal is to provide a smooth, handwriting-centric note-taking experience with seamless cross-device access and a growing ecosystem of paid features and content.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Goodnotes

Simplify's Rating
Why Goodnotes is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

AI & Machine Learning

Education

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$6M

Headquarters

Hong Kong

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Google Chromebook optimization partnership expands addressable market to budget-conscious students globally.
  • AI-powered handwriting recognition and Ask Goodnotes assistant justify premium pricing for professionals.
  • Workday implementation enables geographic expansion across 40+ countries with regulatory compliance.

What critics are saying

  • Apple's native Notes app with AI handwriting renders Goodnotes redundant for 70% iPad users.
  • Microsoft OneNote's unlimited free tier and Windows integration cannibalizes paid PC conversions.
  • Notability's superior collaboration tools convert Goodnotes freemium users via better study group features.

What makes Goodnotes unique

  • Dropthebit acquisition integrates generative AI for automated meeting transcription and note summarization.
  • WeBudding partnership creates network effects through third-party digital stationery marketplace ecosystem.
  • Windows and Chromebook expansion addresses 73% of global PC users outside Apple ecosystem.

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Funding

Total Funding

$6M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$2M
Netflix
$2.3M
Instacart
$3M
Robinhood
$6M
Goodnotes

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Medical Insurance

Meaningful Equity

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

14%
MakeUseOf
Sep 27th, 2025
I didn't think GoodNotes could get better but it just did

With the new update, Goodnotes introduced a new Whiteboard feature, which it's been testing in beta for quite a while now.

Enterprise Times
Aug 6th, 2025
Goodnotes selects Workday to transform Global HR

Like many other companies, Goodnotes selected Workday to support expansion with clarity, compliance, and holistic support for its talent.

Webrazzi
Oct 8th, 2024
El Yazısını Dijital Metne Dönüştüren Uygulama: Goodnotes

El yazısı, bireylerin düşüncelerini ifade etmelerine ve duygusal bağ kurmalarına olanak tanıyan önemli bir iletişim aracı. Her bireyin kendine özgü bir el yazısı var. Bu da dünya nüfusuna paralel olarak 8 milyardan fazla farklı el yazısının bulunduğu anlamına geliyor. Dolayısıyla bireylerin el yazısını anlamak, günlük yaşamda, eğitimde ve iş dünyasında avantajlar sağlıyor.Bu noktada yapay zeka teknolojisinin gelişmesine bağlı olarak bu sorun ortadan kalkıyor. Goodnotes adlı yapay zeka destekli uygulama; kullanıcıların el yazısıyla not almasına, belgelerini düzenlemesine ve bu notları dijital ortamda saklamasına olanak tanıyor.Uygulama, el yazısını dijital metne dönüştürerek notların düzenlenmesini ve aranmasını kolaylaştırıyor. Kullanıcılar, notlarını hizalıyor, kopyalıyor ve notları yeniden düzenliyor

Digital Trends
Oct 1st, 2024
Your Chromebook is about to get a massive AI upgrade for free

It's seemingly aimed at students, and Google has teamed up with Goodnotes to optimize its app for stylus-compatible Chromebooks.

How-To Geek
Jun 27th, 2024
My Wait for a Windows Version of Popular iPad App GoodNotes Was Worth It

Luckily, Goodnotes finally released a Windows version, and here are the things you need to know.

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