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Xournalpp

XOURNALPP

Xournal++: Fast, flexible note-taking for professionals. Unlock seamless productivity with cross-platform compatibility, intuitive editing, and PDF integration. Ideal for individuals and teams seeking efficient knowledge management, Xournal++ streamlines workflows, empowering users to focus on high-impact tasks with precision and clarity always.

GITHUB STARS
15k
+12% this month
FORKS
1k
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
103
Tracking updates
LICENSE
GPL-2.0
Commercial use
**Xournalpp** is a note-taking software that generates handwritten notes and annotates PDFs. It is built for professionals who need to manage knowledge efficiently. Xournalpp runs on multiple platforms, including GNU/Linux, Windows, and macOS.

High Performance

Built for speed and minimal overhead.

Self-hostable

Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal

Developer Native

Programmable via any language workflow

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

C++
C++
Lua
Lua
CMake
CMake
Shell
Shell
C
C
Python
Python
NSIS
NSIS
CSS
CSS
TeX
TeX
PHP
PHP

VISUAL INTERFACE

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The Quick Glance

Status
Active
Category
Developer Utilities
Pricing
Free
Self-Hosted
No
Available on
Windows
Latest Release
v1.3.4
Mar 29, 2026

Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools

STARS15k
Top 26% globally
FORKS1k
Top 33% in Open Source
ACTIVITYModerate
Top 54% Activity
WATCHERS103
Top 34% Community