MrWriter_PDF AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like MrWriter_PDF

MrWriter_PDF is described as 'Notetaking and blackboard replacement application. Inspired by Xournal. Written in C++/Qt for Linux / Windows. It has the ability to annotate PDF files and has a few other options (e.g. markdown support)' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MrWriter_PDF for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android apps. The best MrWriter_PDF alternative is Xournal++, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MrWriter_PDF are Linwood Butterfly, xournal, GoodNotes and Skim.

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  1. Xournal++ icon

    Xournal++

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    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation using pen input and pressure sensitivity, shape drawing, customizable toolbar layouts, image insertion, audio recording, multi-language options, LaTeX integration, and complete export in PDF or PNG formats across all platforms.

    54 Xournal++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Xournal++ is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MrWriter_PDF.

    • Xournal++ is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MrWriter_PDF.

    • Xournal++ is Free and Open SourceMrWriter_PDF is also Free and Open Source
    • Xournal++ is Privacy focused and LightweightMrWriter_PDF is not according to our users
  2. Linwood Butterfly icon

    Linwood Butterfly

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    Butterfly is a note-taking app where your ideas come first. You can paint, add texts, and export them easily on every device. This app works on android, windows, linux, and in the web.

    44 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    • Linwood Butterfly is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to MrWriter_PDF.

    • Linwood Butterfly is Free and Open SourceMrWriter_PDF is also Free and Open Source
    • Linwood Butterfly is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedMrWriter_PDF is not according to our users
  4. xournal icon

    xournal

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    Xournal is an application for notetaking, sketching, keeping a journal using a stylus. It is free software (GNU GPL) and runs on Linux (recent distributions), Windows and other GTK+/Gnome platforms.

    50 xournal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. GoodNotes icon

    GoodNotes

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    Experience "digital paper" with seamless note-taking on iOS devices. Annotate PDFs, PowerPoint, and Word, plus organize notes in unlimited folders. Enjoy searchable handwritten notes that sync across devices with iCloud, intuitive QuickNote feature, and customizable templates.

    64 GoodNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • GoodNotes is the most popular iPad alternative to MrWriter_PDF.

    • GoodNotes is Freemium and ProprietaryMrWriter_PDF is Free and Open Source
  6. Skim icon

    Skim

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    PDF viewer for macOS supports scientific papers, annotations, highlights, bookmarks, split view, exporting notes, AppleScript, multiple annotation types, bibliography integration, full-screen, search, and compatibility with various macOS versions.

    85 Skim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. NoteLab icon

    NoteLab

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    NoteLab brings the power of digital note taking to Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, and Solaris.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    NoteLab screenshot 1
     
  9. Stylus Labs Write icon

    Stylus Labs Write

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    Write is a word processor for handwriting, designed primarily for tablets with an active stylus. Write has the functionality of a vector drawing application, plus a unique set of tools which ease the editing of handwritten text.

    35 Stylus Labs Write alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
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  10. GloboNote icon

    GloboNote

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    GloboNote is a free and easy to use desktop note taking application. It helps you to create to-do lists, reminders and other notes in one place. There is no limit in the number of sticky notes you can create.

    121 GloboNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Jarnal icon

    Jarnal

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    Jarnal is an open-source application for notetaking, sketching, keeping a journal, making a presentation, annotating a document - including pdf - or collaborating using a stylus, mouse or keyboard. It is similar to Microsoft .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Jarnal in use.
     
  12. Windows Journal icon

    Windows Journal

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    Windows Journal is one of the applications designed for Tablet PCs. Users can handwrite notes and draw lines or shapes with it. Even though it is recommended to use a graphics tablet or a Tablet PC, you can compose handwritten notes using a normal mouse.

    37 Windows Journal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. MrWriter icon

    MrWriter

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    Notetaking and blackboard replacement application. Inspired by Xournal. Written in C++/Qt for Linux / Windows / Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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