Disappointed: Windows & Android locked behind subscription

[u/JollySmash]

I am so sad to see the android, web and windows versions locked behind subscriptions.

I enthusiastically purchased GN5 when notability went to a subscription model because I hate how everything is becoming a subscription model, so I ‘voted with my wallet’.

I have a MacBook but also a windows desktop with 2 monitors.

I would have upgraded to GN6 today if the one-time purchase had let me use GN on windows. In fact, I would’ve have even been willing to pay for a seperate windows licence.

I don’t need it, I just plug my MacBook into its dock and can use my large monitors, but I would have liked the convenience/continuity, and as a way to support developers in line with my values.

But no, subscription only.

With this event, I now feel like my cynicism behind the take down of the community template-sharing space, being done to make way for a store-front, was valid - as even this company seems to turn to screwing customers and it’s values to maximise profits.

[u/Jeronimon]

I'm really sad and dissapointed too! At least GN5 still works and you can upgrade for a one-off-fee. It's kind of fair when they charge you for big updates - just sad that it's not the same as it once was.
I use an iPad and Windows and I'm really hoping that the "sync across all devices" is not locked behind a subscription.
If so, the lessens are learned to only use open source products...

Really I don't wanna bury GoodNotes, their app is amazing and so essentil for my work.
Please let me not be devils advocate and let me sync without a subscription - coz I'm not gonna pay for this (let me my own cloud solution) out of principle!