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Goodnotes

9.0#2 in note-taking appsFrom $11.99 a year
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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Plainpad

6.8#134 in note-taking appsFrom €20 a year
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted
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What both publish

FactGoodnotesPlainpad
Free planYesYes
IntegrationsThe help center documents automatic backup to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or WebDAV on iOS and iPadOS.A built-in REST API supports automation and custom integrations; the maker also offers custom integration work.
Offline accessYesNo
Supported platformsweb,windows,macos,ios,androidweb,self_hosted

Goodnotes plans

  • FreeFree
  • Essential$11.99 a year
  • Pro$35.99 a year
  • AI Pass$9.99 a month
  • Teams$120 a year
  • EnterprisePriced on request

Plainpad plans

  • FreeFree
  • Plainpad (self-hosted)Free
  • Managed Hosting€20 a year
  • White Label — Regular€50, paid once
  • Technical Support€60, paid once
  • White Label — Extended€500, paid once

Pick Goodnotes if…

Goodnotes suits people who want a note-taking app with offline access and sharing across its supported platforms. Teams may find the collaboration and administration features relevant, while users should check plan limits and AI Pass availability.

Pick Plainpad if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

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