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SpeedyNote
A blazing-fast, cross-platform note-taking app for stylus users.·speedynote.org
SpeedyNote is a note-taking application featuring pressure-sensitive inking and efficient input, designed to run on low-end hardware. It supports full PDF annotation, vector-based strokes, multi-layer editing, paged notebook and edgeless canvas modes, and runs across Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android. It is open source and free.
What it's for
PDF annotationStylus-based note-taking on budget/low-end hardwareDigital whiteboarding via edgeless canvasCross-platform note sharing via .snbx bundles
Features 21
- .snbx note bundles for cross-platform sharing
- 360Hz stylus polling on low-end hardware
- ARM64 native builds
- Auto-save
- Context-sensitive action bars
- Edgeless canvas with lazy-loading tiles
- Instant PDF loading for large documents
- Layer add/delete/reorder/merge
- Link objects pointing to Markdown, URL, or position
- Markdown notes attachment
- Multi-layer editing (SAI2-style)
- Multi-tab editing
- Page panel with thumbnail navigation and drag-to-reorder
- Paged notebook mode (.snb)
- PDF backgrounds with clickable internal links
- PDF outline navigation (click TOC entries to jump to sections)
- Pressure-sensitive inking with Pen, Marker, and Highlighter tools
- Small memory footprint (native C++, no Electron)
- Stroke eraser with full undo/redo
- Subtoolbars for quick tool settings access
- Vector-based strokes that zoom without pixelation
Pricing
No paid pricing plans are mentioned; the app is described as free and open source.
SpeedyNoteFree
Entire application is free and open source; no paid tiers mentioned.