Xournal++ Alternatives

Xournal++ is described as 'Handwritten notes and PDF annotation app with pen input, shape drawing, customizable toolbar, image insertion, audio recording, and multi-platform support' and is a very popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Xournal++ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Xournal++ alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xournal++ are Microsoft OneNote, Evince, Excalidraw and MuPDF.

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  1. 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Notedrafts icon

    Notedrafts

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    Notedrafts is a powerful note-taking app that lets you write, draw, and organize your thoughts across different types of documents. Whether you're marking up a PDF, writing on a large canvas, or taking notes in a long vertical layout, Notedrafts adapts to your workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Roughbook

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    RoughBook is an online note-taking chrome extension. It is a productivity tool that helps in quickly capturing important information and set reminders. A productivity tool to quickly capture, organize and share important notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Arrange notes with hashtags and date-wise. In dark or light mode.
    Search notes by hashtags
    Strike notes when done and even hide striked notes using settings.
     
  8. Safe Notes icon

    Safe Notes

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    Safe Notes is a security project aimed at providing an encrypted, private note manager that works locally and protects notes from various threat actors.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. Nextcloud Collectives icon

    Nextcloud Collectives

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    Collectives is a Nextcloud App for activist and community projects to organize together. Come and gather in collectives to build shared knowledge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Nextcloud
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. Penly icon

    Penly

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    Get starting with digital planning and note taking on an Android tablet with a Bluetooth stylus.

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    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  12. Spiral icon

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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