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Rnote vs Flexcil: catalog facts
Rnote	Flexcil
Free Free and open source, with optional sponsorship of the developer.	Freemium Free to download, with free use available to schools on application.
macOS, Linux	Android, iOS, Web
Pressure-sensitive stylus input with configurable strokes Imports and annotates PDFs and images	PDF reading and note taking side by side Gesture-based annotation suited to a stylus
Native file format is unstable between versions macOS builds come from a separate project	Designed mainly for tablets Homepage gives no details on paid features
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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