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xnotes vs Notability: catalog facts
xnotes	Notability
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans for more features.
Android	Android, iOS, Web
Pressure-sensitive, variable-width ink Paged notes and an infinite canvas	Handwriting combined with audio recording and transcription Generates quizzes, flashcards and summaries from notes
Android only Best with a stylus; less suited to typed notes	Closed source Many AI features sit behind paid plans
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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