Free Stylus Labs Write AlternativesNote-taking Tools and other similar apps like Stylus Labs Write

The best free alternative to Stylus Labs Write is Notesnook, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Stylus Labs Write and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Stylus Labs Write are Xournal++, Linwood Butterfly, Rnote and OpenBoard Whiteboard.

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  1. Notesnook icon
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    Offers open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes with device-based privacy, cross-platform support, private vault, secure sync, offline access, markdown editor, exports to multiple formats, automatic backups, organizational tools, and strong encryption.

    341 Notesnook alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Xournal++ icon
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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.

    63 Xournal++ alternatives

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  3. 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.

    49 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
     
  4. Rnote icon
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    Rnote aims to be a simple but functional note taking application for freehand drawing or annotating pictures or documents. It eventually should be able to import / export various media file formats.

    26 Rnote alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. OpenBoard is a cross-platform (Linux / Windows / macOS) interactive whiteboard application. It is currently maintained by the Education Department (DIP) of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland.

    100 OpenBoard Whiteboard alternatives

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  6. Saber icon
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    A (work-in-progress) cross-platform libre notes app. Please note that this app is still in early stages and not ready to trust with your notes yet.

    26 Saber alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
     
  7. xournal icon
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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.

    53 xournal alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
     
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  8. Concepts icon
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    Concepts is the digital design sketchbook of the future. It’s powerful, flexible and smart, so you can go from quick sketches to beautiful and precise illustrations in a single app. Enhance your creative capabilities with our infinite canvas, flexible multi-touch shape guides...

    45 Concepts alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
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    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Notability icon
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    Truly integrated iOS app combining handwriting, PDF annotation, and text for seamless note-taking. Auto Sync backs up notes. Customize themes, library, and toolbars for a personalized experience with robust features.

    58 Notability alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  10. Squid icon
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    Take handwritten notes naturally on your Android tablet, phone, or Chromebook supporting Android apps! With Squid you can write just like you would on paper using an active pen, passive stylus, or your finger.

    25 Squid alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
     
  11. Provides handwritten note-taking and drawing for Windows Tablet PCs, supporting stylus, pen, or mouse input. Allows creating, organizing, and searching notes, drawing shapes and lines, importing or exporting files, and is mainly used for personal or classroom notes.

    35 Windows Journal alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
     
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