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Scrivano for Handwritten NotesMyScript Notes
Free

Free to download; distributed under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence.

 Freemium

Offered in several plans; the homepage links to a plan comparison.

Windows, Linux Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
  • Plain, lined, grid and dotted page backgrounds with custom spacing
  • Annotates imported PDF files with ink tools
  • Converts handwriting into editable typed text
  • Pen gestures for erasing and emphasis while writing
  • CC BY-NC-ND licence is not an open-source licence
  • No macOS or mobile version mentioned
  • Designed for devices with a pen or stylus
  • Proprietary, with some features tied to paid plans
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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