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PDF Annotator vs Scrivano for Handwritten Notes: catalog facts
PDF Annotator	Scrivano for Handwritten Notes
Paid Paid software with a free trial.	Free Free to download; distributed under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence.
Windows	Windows, Linux
Handwritten annotations with pen and touch on tablet PCs Annotations saved into the original PDF and viewable anywhere	Plain, lined, grid and dotted page backgrounds with custom spacing Annotates imported PDF files with ink tools
Windows only Paid after the trial	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
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 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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