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Stylus Labs WriteGoodNotes
Free

Open source and downloadable for all supported platforms.

 Freemium

Free tier available; full features require a subscription or one-time purchase.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS macOS, iOS
  • Insert space and erase text with paragraph reflow
  • Bookmarks and handwritten links for navigating documents
  • OCR makes handwritten notes searchable like typed text
  • Strong PDF annotation alongside free-form handwriting
  • Designed for pen input, less useful with mouse or keyboard
  • License is not stated on the homepage
  • Best experience depends on owning an iPad with Apple Pencil
  • Full feature set requires a subscription or one-time purchase
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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