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Xournal++Drawboard PDF
Free

Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.

 Freemium

Free to download, with paid plans for additional features and teams.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • Pressure-sensitive stylus support on Wacom, Huion and XP-Pen tablets
  • Annotates on top of PDFs while keeping their text selectable
  • Markup tools designed for pen and touch input
  • Annotations sync live across all devices
  • Not a PDF editor; it draws on top rather than changing the document
  • Touch and palm rejection need configuration on some tablets
  • Team review features are aimed at architecture and engineering
  • Advanced features sit behind paid plans
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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