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Cling vs Goodnotes: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 30th, 2025
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Summary
Features in Note-Taking
12
31
  • Reminders
  • Task Management
19
Best performer
31
  • Annotations
  • Content Scan
  • Document Classification
User satisfaction
5.0
User reviews13
Ease of use
4.8
Functionality
4.8
Value for money
4.8
Customer support
5.0
4.6
User reviews58
Ease of use
4.5
Functionality
4.6
Value for money
4.6
Customer support
4.1
Price starts from
/user
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

Cling is for teams of all sizes: startups, educational institutions, freelancers, and those who want to achieve more. Work, fun, and communication. This is Cling.

Students, teachers and business professionals across all industries

User reviews
pros & cons
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1 / 4
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Video reviews
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User interface
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5 screenshots
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4 screenshots

Cling

12/31
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Annotations
  • Calendar/Reminder System
  • Calendar Sync
  • Content Scan
  • Dashboard
  • Document Classification
  • Full Text Search
  • Handwriting Recognition
  • Meeting Notes
  • @mentions
  • Multi-Device Support
  • Offline Access
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Tagging
  • Task Tagging
  • Templates
  • Wiki
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • File Sharing
  • Notes Management
  • Reminders
  • Search/Filter
  • Task Management
  • To-Do List
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Goodnotes

Top Features
19/31
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Cling

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Goodnotes

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Cling
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
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
Cling
  • By Cling GmbH
  • Located in Germany
Goodnotes
  • By GoodNotes
  • Located in Hong Kong SAR China
  • Founded in 2011
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