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GoodNotesSaber
Freemium

Free tier available; full features require a subscription or one-time purchase.

 Free

Free and open source.

macOS, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • OCR makes handwritten notes searchable like typed text
  • Strong PDF annotation alongside free-form handwriting
  • Built specifically for handwriting and stylus input
  • Runs on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Best experience depends on owning an iPad with Apple Pencil
  • Full feature set requires a subscription or one-time purchase
  • Focused on handwriting, less suited to typed notes
  • Best experience needs a device with a stylus
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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