Xournal++ Alternatives

Xournal++

Xournal++ (a fork of Xournal) is a handwriting Notetaking software with PDF annotation support. Written in C++ with plattform independent GTK, supporting Linux, e.g. Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Suse, macOS and Windows 10. Supports Pen input like Wacom Tablets.

Xournal++ is a hand note taking software written in C++ with the target of flexibility, functionality and speed. Stroke recognizer and other parts are based on Xournal Code, which you can find at sourceforge

Xournal++ features:

Support for Pen preassure, e.g. Wacom Tablet
Support for annotating PDFs
Fill shape functionality
PDF Export (with and without paper style)
PNG Export (with and without transparent background)
Allow to map different tools / colors etc. to stylus buttons / mouse buttons
Sidebar with Page Previews with advanced page sorting, PDF Bookmarks and Layers (can be individually hidden, editing layer can be selected)
enhanced support for image insertion
Eraser with multiple configurations
Significantly reduced memory usage and code to detect memory leaks compared to Xournal
LaTeX support (requires a working LaTeX install)
bug reporting, autosave, and auto backup tools
Customizeable toolbar, with multiple configurations, e.g. to optimize toolbar for portrait / landscape
Page Template definitions
Shape drawing (line, arrow, circle, rect)
Shape resizing and rotation
Rotation snapping every 45 degrees
Rect snapping to grid
Audio recording and playback alongside with handwritten notes
Multi Language Support, Like English, German (Deutsch), Italian (Italiano)...