Xournal++
Active GPL-2.0
Handwriting and note-taking software that can annotate PDFs, with pen and tablet support.
Open-source alternative to: Adobe Acrobat
- GitHub stars
- 15,595
- License
- GPL-2.0 (GNU General Public License v2.0)
- Last code push
- Oct 27, 2026
- Latest release
- Automated nightly build · Oct 27, 2026
- Runs as
- Desktop app
- Hosted plan
- Not confirmed
- Main language
- C++
- Repository
- xournalpp/xournalpp
- Website
- xournalpp.github.io
Is Xournal++ still maintained?
Active Yes. Xournal++ had a release on Oct 27, 2026 (2 days before our last check on Oct 29, 2026), and its latest release is Automated nightly build from Oct 27, 2026.
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Before you switch
Activity: Code pushed or a release published in the last 180 days.
License: GPL-2.0 is an OSI-approved open-source license. Some licenses (like AGPL) have obligations if you modify the software and offer it to others over a network.
Setup: Xournal++ installs on your own device, so there is no server to manage.
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