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Rnote vs MyScript Notes: catalog facts
Rnote	MyScript Notes
Free Free and open source, with optional sponsorship of the developer.	Freemium Offered in several plans; the homepage links to a plan comparison.
macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Pressure-sensitive stylus input with configurable strokes Imports and annotates PDFs and images	Converts handwriting into editable typed text Pen gestures for erasing and emphasis while writing
Native file format is unstable between versions macOS builds come from a separate project	Designed for devices with a pen or stylus Proprietary, with some features tied to paid plans
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
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 24, 2026

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