Goodnotes
9.0#2 in note-taking appsFrom $11.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitGoodnotes vs Private Notes
Private Notes
6.8#133 in note-taking appsFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Goodnotes | Private Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The help center documents automatic backup to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or WebDAV on iOS and iPadOS. | The maker’s project description lists no integrations; it says no external servers or cloud storage are used. |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Organization | The app organizes documents with folders, notebooks, and favorites, with unlimited folders listed in its app description. | Notes support customizable tags, colors, filtering, sorting, and manual drag-and-drop reordering. |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,ios,android | web |
| What it does | Goodnotes is a note-taking and PDF-markup app for handwritten or typed notes, documents, and whiteboards. | Private Notes is an open-source web application for managing personal notes locally on a device. |
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
Private Notes plans
- FreeFree
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 Private Notes if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.