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Saber vs GoodNotes: catalog facts
Saber	GoodNotes
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free tier available; full features require a subscription or one-time purchase.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	macOS, iOS
Built specifically for handwriting and stylus input Runs on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux	OCR makes handwritten notes searchable like typed text Strong PDF annotation alongside free-form handwriting
Focused on handwriting, less suited to typed notes Best experience needs a device with a stylus	Best experience depends on owning an iPad with Apple Pencil Full feature set requires a subscription or one-time purchase
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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