Windows Journal Alternatives for Linux

Windows Journal is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Windows Journal and 14 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Windows Journal are xournal, Stylus Labs Write, KeepNote and Journaler.

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Windows Journal alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Journaling Apps or Todo List Managers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of 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...

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Windows Journal alternatives page was last updated Oct 18, 2024
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  1. Notesnook icon
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    Notesnook

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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Note organization
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Reminders
    13.  Two-factor Authentication
    14.  Unlimited storage
    15.  Encrypted Backup
    16.  Automatic Backup
    17.  WYSIWYG Support
    18.  No registration required
    19.  Distraction-free
    20.  Hierarchical Structure
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    Journal has an ink first approach.

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    • Notesnook is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Windows Journal.

    • Notesnook is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windows Journal.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceWindows Journal is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedWindows Journal is not according to our users
  2. xournal icon
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    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.

    49 xournal alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    xournal Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Edit PDF
    4.  Support for styluses
    5.  Drawing Tablet Support
    6.  Sketching
    Discontinued

    It hasn't been updated since 2017, but there is an active fork Xournal++ icon Xournal++

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  4. Stylus Labs Write icon
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    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.

    36 Stylus Labs Write alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad

    Stylus Labs Write Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Drawing Tablet Support
    3.  Handwriting
    4.  Shared links
    5.  Support for styluses
    6.  Functioning Erasor Tools
    7.  Undo/Redo wheel of memory
    8.  Export to PDF
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  5. KeepNote icon
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    KeepNote

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    KeepNote: note-taking and organization. KeepNote is a note taking application that works on Windows, Linux, and

    108 KeepNote alternatives
    easy outlining

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    KeepNote Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wiki
    3.  Organization
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Outliner
    Discontinued

    No new releases since March 2012, but last version, 0.7.8, is still working and can be downloaded from the official website.

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  6. Journaler icon
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    Journaler

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    Journaling application for elementary OS.

    16 Journaler alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Journaler Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Protected by Password
    6.  Gtk
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  7. NoteLab icon
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    NoteLab

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

    21 NoteLab alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    NoteLab Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Sketching
    3.  Handwriting
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    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2013.

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  9. Spiral icon
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    Spiral

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    Spiral is a program that allows users to take notes in a format similar to a spiral notebook. Unlike traditional word processors and text editors that are configured in a way that makes it difficult to document things in a non-linear fashion, Spiral pages allow users to click...

    332 Spiral alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Spiral Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Notebook
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    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 .

    76 Jarnal alternatives
    Jarnal in use.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Jarnal Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Sketching
    3.  Handwriting
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  11. MrWriter icon
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    MrWriter

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

    21 MrWriter alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
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  12. P3X OneNote icon
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    P3X OneNote

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    P3X OneNote Linux is, actually, an independent browser window for the online OneNote. You can use this program without having to clutter your browser. The main functions are:

    286 P3X OneNote alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
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    gournal

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    Gournal is a note-taking application written for usage on Tablet-PCs (such as the Toshiba M200)

    11 gournal alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    gournal Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Sketching
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    Remember The Task

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    Remember The Task is a light-weight ToDo application that allows you to maintain a list of tasks to be done. It Syncs with Remember The Milk so you can manage your tasks on the go using RTM.

    161 Remember The Task alternatives
    Main screen

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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