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Goodnotes vs Bluebeam Revu: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 13th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 9,704 reviews from PDF users.
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PDF Reader
NA
Convert to PDF
NA
PDF Conversion
NA
Merge/Append Files
NA
Template Management
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% Fit
Missing features
Feature ratings
PDF Reader
NA
Convert to PDF
4.6
PDF Conversion
4.7
Merge/Append Files
4.5
Template Management
NA
User satisfaction
4.6
User reviews58
Ease of use
4.5
Functionality
4.6
Value for money
4.6
Customer support
4.1
4.7
User reviews975
Ease of use
4.3
Functionality
4.6
Value for money
4.5
Customer support
4.3
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Business and Enterprise teams across all industries

Bluebeam serves architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) professionals across industry segments from individual users to large-scale enterprises.

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Jonathan K
Designer
4.0

Jonathan: My name is Jonathan. I'm a curtain wall designer. I give Bluebeam Revu four out of five. Click below for more reviews. Before we were using Bluebeam Revu, I was using Adobe Acrobat. I primarily use construction drawings in my job, and Adobe Acrobat is very clunky for working with large format construction drawings. And so, when we switched to Bluebeam Revu, it was just so much easier to navigate large sets of drawings and large format drawings. I chose Bluebeam Revu because I had read about it on social media and drafting forums. It seemed like a lot of people were moving to that so I gave the trial version a try and I was just blown away with how easy it was to use and how much quicker I could navigate my drawings. That's when we made the decision to buy it. Bluebeam Revu, it was easy to set up. It was easy to download and to install on my PC. The only issue that we've had with it, and it's the reason I give it four out of five stars instead of five out of five stars is the licensing scheme seems a little bit old fashioned, in that you can only install it on one PC. In this day and age, when you're working from your office or you're working remotely from home, they will make you purchase an extra license to work from home. Unless you go through deauthorizing your license while you're at work and then authorizing it again while you're at home. But other than that, it's very easy to use. It's very easy to install and very easy to set up and customize. The advice I would give to anyone else who's working with construction drawings is to definitely buy it. It's the best in the field. You will not regret it. It's easy to use and it's going to make you more productive.

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388
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Goodnotes

12/44
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • API
  • Batch Processing
  • Communication Management
  • Compression
  • Convert to PDF
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Forms
  • Data Synchronization
  • Digital Signature
  • Document Templates
  • Encryption
  • File Management
  • File Transfer
  • Forms Management
  • Full Text Search
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Indexing
  • Merge/Append Files
  • Mobile Access
  • Offline Access
  • PDF Conversion
  • PDF Reader
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Rich Text Editor
  • Secure Data Storage
  • SSL Security
  • Text Editing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • User Management
  • Version Control
  • Watermarking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Annotations
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Customizable Branding
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Document Review
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Search/Filter
  • Template Management
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Bluebeam Revu

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Goodnotes
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Bluebeam Revu
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Goodnotes
  • By GoodNotes
  • Located in Hong Kong SAR China
  • Founded in 2011
Bluebeam Revu
  • By Bluebeam Software
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2002
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