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MyScript NotesScrivano for Handwritten Notes
Freemium

Offered in several plans; the homepage links to a plan comparison.

 Free

Free to download; distributed under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Windows, Linux
  • Converts handwriting into editable typed text
  • Pen gestures for erasing and emphasis while writing
  • Plain, lined, grid and dotted page backgrounds with custom spacing
  • Annotates imported PDF files with ink tools
  • Designed for devices with a pen or stylus
  • Proprietary, with some features tied to paid plans
  • CC BY-NC-ND licence is not an open-source licence
  • No macOS or mobile version mentioned
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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