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Scrivano for Handwritten Notes vs PDF Annotator: catalog facts
Scrivano for Handwritten Notes	PDF Annotator
Free Free to download; distributed under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence.	Paid Paid software with a free trial.
Windows, Linux	Windows
Plain, lined, grid and dotted page backgrounds with custom spacing Annotates imported PDF files with ink tools	Handwritten annotations with pen and touch on tablet PCs Annotations saved into the original PDF and viewable anywhere
CC BY-NC-ND licence is not an open-source licence No macOS or mobile version mentioned	Windows only Paid after the trial
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	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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