Rnote is an open-source vector-based drawing app for sketching, handwritten notes and annotating documents and pictures.
The Best rNote Alternatives in 2026
Looking for something like rNote? Here are 4 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are open source.
Rnote supports sketching, handwritten notes, and annotations on documents and pictures in an open-source vector drawing app.
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Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rnote | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 2 | Tuesday JS | — | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 3 | Textusm | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Tuesday Js | — | Yes | Android |
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Tuesday JS
kirill-live.itch.io/tuesday-jsTuesday JS provides a free, open-source visual novel editor that runs in a web browser.
Build diagrams from indented text with the web editor from TextUSM, according to its project description.
Tuesday JS provides an open-source browser editor for building visual novels.
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