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xnotes vs Stylus Labs Write: catalog facts
xnotes	Stylus Labs Write
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Open source and downloadable for all supported platforms.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Pressure-sensitive, variable-width ink Paged notes and an infinite canvas	Insert space and erase text with paragraph reflow Bookmarks and handwritten links for navigating documents
Android only Best with a stylus; less suited to typed notes	Designed for pen input, less useful with mouse or keyboard License is not stated on the homepage
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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