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Rnote vs Notability: catalog facts
Rnote	Notability
Free Free and open source, with optional sponsorship of the developer.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans for more features.
macOS, Linux	Android, iOS, Web
Pressure-sensitive stylus input with configurable strokes Imports and annotates PDFs and images	Handwriting combined with audio recording and transcription Generates quizzes, flashcards and summaries from notes
Native file format is unstable between versions macOS builds come from a separate project	Closed source Many AI 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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