Pylote Alternatives

Pylote is described as 'Software making it possible to draw on the screen of the computer, like handling various instruments of geometry' and is an app. There are nine alternatives to Pylote for Windows, Mac, Linux and Ubuntu. The best Pylote alternative is Epic Pen, which is free. Other great apps like Pylote are Screen Marker and Recorder, Crealesson, Pointofix and Gromit-MPX.

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Pylote alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools but may also be Screen Recorders or Whiteboards.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Pylote.
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Pylote is a software making it possible to draw on the screen of the computer, like handling various instruments of geometry.

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Pylote alternatives page was last updated Jan 24, 2022
  1. Epic Pen icon
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    Turn your desktop into a workspace with Epic pen's intuitive drawing tools, enabling free-hand annotation over any app. Supports Windows platform with lightweight features, offline usability, screenshot capture, and comprehensive hotkey functionalities for seamless interaction.

    20 Epic Pen alternatives
    Epic Pen screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Annotate Screenshot
    3.  Pen Support
    4.  Digital Drawing
    5.  Free hand drawing
    6.  Support for Hotkeys
    Epic Pen icon

    Epic Pen VS Pylote

    Is Epic Pen a good alternative to Pylote?
     
    • Epic Pen is the most popular Windows alternative to Pylote.

    • Epic Pen is the most popular free alternative to Pylote.

    • Epic Pen is Freemium and ProprietaryPylote is Free and Proprietary
    • Epic Pen is LightweightPylote is not according to our users
  2. Screen Marker and Recorder icon
     5 likes

    This app allows you live drawing and taking notes over desktop applications. There are also tools for screen recording and making screenshots. It is great tool for creating presentations, tutorials, manuals, animations, video or streaming.

    21 Screen Marker and Recorder alternatives
    Screen Marker and Recorder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Video annotation
    3.  Drawing 2D
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Edit screenshots
    Screen Marker and Recorder icon

    Screen Marker and Recorder VS Pylote

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  3. Crealesson icon
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    Multiboard Draw On Screen, Marker, Mouse & Keyboard On Screen Display. All inclusive Kit for video tutors, Youtubers, Digital Video Teachers, Educators serving for Kindergartens, Universities.

    A must be app for digital teachers.

    14 Crealesson alternatives
    Crealesson screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Crealesson Features

    1.  Keystroke Visualization
    2.  Advanced markers
    3.  Drawing Board
    Crealesson icon

    Crealesson VS Pylote

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  4. Pointofix icon
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    Every screen content can be made available as a digital drawing area so that you can mark and highlight important things. Thus Pointofix is ideal for you as a teacher or IT trainer to support your lectures, training courses and presentations.

    16 Pointofix alternatives
    Pointofix screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Pointofix Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Digital Drawing
    3.  Export to PNG
    4.  Export to JPEG
    5.  Freehand Writing
    6.  Highlighter
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    Pointofix VS Pylote

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  5. Gromit-MPX icon
     11 likes

    Gromit-MPX is an on-screen annotation tool that works with any Unix desktop environment under X11 as well as Wayland.

    14 Gromit-MPX alternatives
    Gromit-MPX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu

    Gromit-MPX Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Grease Pencil
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    Gromit-MPX VS Pylote

    Is Gromit-MPX a good alternative to Pylote?
     
    • Gromit-MPX is the most popular Linux alternative to Pylote.

    • Gromit-MPX is the most popular Open Source alternative to Pylote.

    • Gromit-MPX is Free and Open SourcePylote is Free and Proprietary
  6. ScreenBrush icon
     2 likes

    Quick and useful way to demonstrate something on the screen by drawing.

    21 ScreenBrush alternatives
    ScreenBrush screenshot 1
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    ScreenBrush screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ScreenBrush icon

    ScreenBrush VS Pylote

    Is ScreenBrush a good alternative to Pylote?
     
    • ScreenBrush is the most popular Mac alternative to Pylote.

    • ScreenBrush is Freemium and ProprietaryPylote is Free and Proprietary
  7. Ardesia icon
     6 likes

    Ardesia is an usefull software for use your desktop as a Sketchpad. You can write, markup and erase, also, of course, you can use your desktop as normal desktop.

    9 Ardesia alternatives
    Ardesia on Ubuntu Lucid

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Ardesia Features

    1.  Video Maker
    Discontinued

    According to website, no new version since 2012, latest issue reported was 2015.Just tested in Ubuntu 18.04, doesn't work. Was also reported to not work in Ubuntu 14.04.

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    Ardesia VS Pylote

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  8. Ultimate Pen icon
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    Ultimate Pen is a software only solution which creates a full screen, transparent window, allowing you to draw on top of most applications. Think of Ultimate Pen as an incredibly easy way to doodle on your computer screen.

    10 Ultimate Pen alternatives
    Ultimate Pen screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Ultimate Pen Features

    1.  Pressure Sensitivity
    2.  Small-footprint
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    Ultimate Pen VS Pylote

    Is Ultimate Pen a good alternative to Pylote?
     
    • Ultimate Pen is the most popular commercial alternative to Pylote.

    • Ultimate Pen is Paid and ProprietaryPylote is Free and Proprietary
  9. Desktop Board icon
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    Desktop Board allows you to draw on your desktop. Just click Turn On and you are ready to draw. Its the perfect app to do sketches or you can leave your kids to have some fun drawing.

    9 Desktop Board alternatives
    Desktop Board screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Desktop Board Features

    1.  Pencil
    2.  Sketch
    Desktop Board icon

    Desktop Board VS Pylote

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