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xournal++ · v1.3.8
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Handwriting notetaking software
brew install --cask xournal++ 2
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v1.3.823d ago1.3.7→1.3.8
2mo ago1.3.6→1.3.7
3mo ago1.3.5→1.3.6
4mo ago1.3.4→1.3.5
5mo ago1.3.3→1.3.4
Review
Mar 10, 2026Xournal++ is a cross-platform handwriting notetaking app with PDF annotation support, making it ideal for students, educators, and professionals who prefer digital note-taking. Its active development and strong community support highlight its maturity and reliability.
Xournal++ allows users to take handwritten notes and annotate PDF documents.
Maturity: The project is highly mature with significant community support and active development.
Community: Hacker News discussions indicate positive reception, though engagement is limited. No Reddit mentions found.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support including macOS, Linux, and Windows
- + PDF annotation capabilities enhance its functionality
- + Active development and strong community backing
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Limited community discussion outside of GitHub