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Linwood ButterflyStylus Labs Write
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.

 Free

Open source and downloadable for all supported platforms.

Linux, Android, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Infinite canvas instead of fixed pages
  • Strokes and elements stay editable after placing them
  • Insert space and erase text with paragraph reflow
  • Bookmarks and handwritten links for navigating documents
  • Freeform canvas suits handwriting more than structured text notes
  • Infinite canvas documents can be harder to navigate than linear notes
  • Designed for pen input, less useful with mouse or keyboard
  • License is not stated on the homepage
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 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 October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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