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. Docs.Zone icon
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    Through the use of a Docs.Zone web tool, you can enjoy the benefits of converting numerous types of documents into other file formats within minutes. It is not only quick and easy to use, but it provides high quality prints through a converter that provides them with ease.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. Pdf2Screen icon
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    Second-Screen PDF Reader for Live Events.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. ShelfStream icon
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    A next-generation iOS viewer app for self-scanned manga and books with AI-powered organization, cloud storage support, and NAS streaming.

    293 ShelfStream alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. Unlock the potential of your PDF documents with PDFquiz.ai, the leading PDF to quiz converter. Effortlessly convert PDF to quiz with our AI quiz generator and AI test maker.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Whiteboard allows people to collaborate on projects through its whiteboard functionality and use of real time communication. Using webRTC it allows for in-browser video conferencing and its whiteboard feature allows any participant in the call.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Hexye PDF Tools is a fast, privacy-focused online suite for editing PDFs — split, rotate, merge, and more — directly in your browser without uploading files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. ZapPDF icon
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    ZapPDF is the ultimate privacy-first PDF utility. Whether you are dealing with sensitive financial documents, legal forms, or heavy study materials, ZapPDF gives you the power to manage them instantly—without ever uploading your private files to a random cloud server.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Eleganote icon
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    Eleganote is a feature-rich note-taking and drawing app designed for Android users who want a premium stylus experience. Inspired by apps like GoodNotes, Eleganote brings smooth handwriting, precise drawing tools, and powerful canvas features to Android — a platform long...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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