xournal Alternatives

xournal has been discontinued. One of the most popular alternatives is Notesnook, which is open source with a free version. Other popular alternatives are Foxit PDF Reader, Xournal++, Linwood Butterfly and OpenBoard Whiteboard. Note-taking Tools like xournal are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and the web.

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  1. Roughbook icon
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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

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  2. ThinkSpace icon
     6 likes

    A workspace for handwritten sticky notes, movable mind maps, limitless canvases, diagrams, web clippings, reusable cards, and linked canvases. It includes SCAMPER, Matrix, SWOT, 3C, Blue Ocean Strategy, and Business Model Canvas frameworks, plus shared whiteboards.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  3. Sonic PDF icon
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    Sonic PDF is your go-to PDF editor for Windows, offering intuitive tools for document processing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. PDF Reader Air is the ideal app for anyone who works with PDFs in the office or at home. Optimizing your work quality and productivity couldn’t be easier!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Good alternative?
     
  5.  1 like

    PrivatePDF is a free web tool that lets you make quick PDF edits from within your web browser, without uploading anything anywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  6. KNote icon
     2 likes

    KNote is an easy to use wiki-like note taking program with built in file management and blogging capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. SmoothDraw icon
     7 likes

    SmoothDraw is an easy natural painting and digital free-hand drawing software that can produce high quality pictures. Support many kinds of brushes (pen, pencil, dry media, airbrush, bristle brush, image hose, etc.), retouch tools, layers, image adjustment, and many effects...

    16 SmoothDraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Bookworm is a document reader that allows you to read more than 15 document formats including PDF, EPUB, and MOBI using a versatile, yet simple, and highly accessible interface.

    63 Bookworm (by Blind Pandas Team) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
  9. Have you ever needed to remember something real important but had no way to? Catzware introduces Simple Notes, a program which allows you to make up to five notes and keep them open on your desktop all at the same time so you never forget anything again!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
  10. AUDACE.ai icon
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    AUDACE.ai revolutionizes innovation by providing AI-powered tools that streamline idea development, evaluation, and execution. It empowers innovation leaders, entrepreneurs, and project champions to refine their concepts, gain actionable insights, and prototype rapidly.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Online
    Good alternative?
     
  11. NotesHolder icon
     5 likes

    NotesHolder lets you quickly type in any piece of information so that you can easily find it when you need, read it or print it out for your convenience. This is the most effective way to store all your notes without cluttering up your desk with post it notes / sticky notes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
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