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Stylus Labs WriteNoteshelf
Free

Open source and downloadable for all supported platforms.

 Freemium

Free to download, with paid options and enterprise plans.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS macOS, iOS
  • Insert space and erase text with paragraph reflow
  • Bookmarks and handwritten links for navigating documents
  • Realistic pens and many paper templates for handwriting
  • PDF annotation with highlights and sticky notes
  • Designed for pen input, less useful with mouse or keyboard
  • License is not stated on the homepage
  • Limited to Apple devices according to the homepage
  • Best used with a stylus
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 23, 2026

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