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GoodNotesStylus Labs Write
Freemium

Free tier available; full features require a subscription or one-time purchase.

 Free

Open source and downloadable for all supported platforms.

macOS, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • OCR makes handwritten notes searchable like typed text
  • Strong PDF annotation alongside free-form handwriting
  • Insert space and erase text with paragraph reflow
  • Bookmarks and handwritten links for navigating documents
  • Best experience depends on owning an iPad with Apple Pencil
  • Full feature set requires a subscription or one-time purchase
  • Designed for pen input, less useful with mouse or keyboard
  • License is not stated on the homepage
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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