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Saber

f-droid.orgNote-taking apps

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and Google Play and has been in the index since 17 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Saber is an open-source note-taking app for Android focused on handwriting. It offers PDF export, stylus support, dark mode inversion, dual-password protection, and cross-device syncing, catering to users who value privacy and flexibility in their notes.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebAndroid
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4.5kstars
334forks
7features
2022since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Enables users to take, protect, and sync handwritten notes across devices with privacy and flexibility.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Students and note-takers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: collaboration

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: MOBILE, WEB · deployment: browser, android

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Record sources: f-droid.org · f-droid.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Saber sits in PulseGate's Note-taking apps category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It enables users to take, protect, and sync handwritten notes across devices with privacy and flexibility. Inferred · not functionally tested: Saber is an open-source project aimed at students and note-takers. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (GPL-3.0). Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and Android.

Adil Hanney builds and maintains Saber, and it first shipped in 2022. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 4.5k stars and 212 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are handwritten notes, PDF export, and stylus support. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Handwritten notes
  • PDF export
  • Stylus support
  • Dark mode inversion
  • Cross-device sync
  • Dual-password protection

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
handwriting-notespdf-exportprivacy-focusedcross-device-sync

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 4.5kActive maintenanceMulti-languageStore listing found

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Frequently asked questions about Saber

What is Saber?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Saber enables users to take, protect, and sync handwritten notes across devices with privacy and flexibility. It is catalogued under Note-taking apps on PulseGate.
Who is Saber for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Saber is an open-source project built for students and note-takers.
Does Saber have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Saber is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does Saber run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Saber runs on the web and Android.
Is Saber still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 212 commits in the last 90 days.
Who makes Saber?
Saber is developed by Adil Hanney.
When did Saber launch?
Saber first shipped in 2022.
Is Saber open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Saber is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, developed on GitHub.

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