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Stylus Labs Write vs Lorien: catalog facts
Stylus Labs Write	Lorien
Free Open source and downloadable for all supported platforms.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Insert space and erase text with paragraph reflow Bookmarks and handwritten links for navigating documents	Infinite canvas for freeform sketching and notes Stroke-based storage keeps save files small
Designed for pen input, less useful with mouse or keyboard License is not stated on the homepage	Not a bitmap painting program Deliberately limited feature set
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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