Microsoft Journal vs SumatraPDF

Microsoft Journal

Description: Microsoft Journal is a digital notebook app developed by Microsoft for Windows that allows users to handwrite or type notes which are stored digitally. It has capabilities including freeform inking with a stylus, text typing, inserting images and clippings, and basic note organization features.

Type: software

SumatraPDF

Description: SumatraPDF is a free and open-source PDF, eBook, XPS, DjVu, CHM, Comic Book (CBZ and CBR) reader for Windows. It is lightweight, customizable, and supports many advanced PDF features.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Microsoft Journal Features

• Freeform inking with a stylus
• Text typing
• Inserting images and clippings
• Basic note organization

SumatraPDF Features

• Lightweight and fast PDF reader
• Supports many document formats like PDF, ePub, MOBI, XPS, DjVu, CHM, CBZ, CBR
• Customizable with themes, keyboard shortcuts
• Tabbed document interface
• Supports annotations and highlighting
• Continuous scrolling
• Supports reflowable text
• Supports digital signatures
• Supports comics book formats
• Supports eBooks
• Supports syncing open documents across devices

Microsoft Journal

• Not listed

SumatraPDF

• Open Source