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Avidemux vs Goodnotes
Both stand on note-taking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux 
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Goodnotes offers a free starting tier and paid options that expand file capacity and collaboration features. Check the free plan’s storage and import limits against the way you plan to use it.
Visit GoodnotesThe facts
| Avidemux | Goodnotes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 13 |
| Maker | Not published | Goodnotes |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | goodnotes.com |
| On note-taking apps | #4 of 216 | #8 of 216 |
Avidemux: what it does well
Goodnotes: what it does well
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows
- Supports offline access and note sharing
- Real-time collaboration is available
- Free plan includes 100 MB of storage
- Integrates with Google Drive and calendar services
What to know first
- Free plan limits imports to 5 MB
- Free plan limits storage to 100 MB
- AI Pass availability varies by region and eligible plan
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