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Lorien vs xnotes: catalog facts
Lorien	xnotes
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Android
Infinite canvas for freeform sketching and notes Stroke-based storage keeps save files small	Pressure-sensitive, variable-width ink Paged notes and an infinite canvas
Not a bitmap painting program Deliberately limited feature set	Android only Best with a stylus; less suited to typed notes
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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