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Rnote vs Drawboard PDF: catalog facts
Rnote	Drawboard PDF
Free Free and open source, with optional sponsorship of the developer.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans for additional features and teams.
macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Pressure-sensitive stylus input with configurable strokes Imports and annotates PDFs and images	Markup tools designed for pen and touch input Annotations sync live across all devices
Native file format is unstable between versions macOS builds come from a separate project	Team review features are aimed at architecture and engineering Advanced features sit behind paid plans
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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