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Saber
by Saber
What Saber is
Saber is an application for creating and organising handwritten notes on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Notes and settings can sync between devices, but cloud syncing is optional and the app works without it. Users may select a Nextcloud server or the official Saber server for storage. Notes are encrypted before cloud transfer, preventing the server owner from reading their contents; the server can still see metadata such as note size, count, encrypted names, and edit or sync times. Notes can be placed in unlimited nested folders, while recent notes appear from the home screen. Its highlighter renders beneath text and does not overlap itself or change color when an area is highlighted again. Dark mode also darkens the notes. Optional Sentry reporting starts only after consent and an app restart. Saber’s source is public under GPLv3. The Free plan provides 5 GB for free. Standard, Premium, and Hoarder list 10 GB, 50 GB, and 100 GB, with prices not listed. Forgetting the encryption password loses data access.
Who it suits
Saber suits people who want handwritten notes across desktop and mobile devices with optional, encrypted cloud storage. It also fits users who prefer open-source software and self-selected Nextcloud hosting.
What it does well
- Works across five desktop and mobile platforms
- Cloud syncing is optional
- Notes are encrypted before cloud transfer
- Unlimited nested folders
- Open source under GPLv3
What to know first
- Forgetting the encryption password loses data access
- Server can see note metadata
- Official accounts may be deleted after inactivity
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 GB storage | Free |
| Standard | 10 GB storage | On request |
| Premium | 50 GB storage | On request |
| Hoarder | 100 GB storage | On request |
| Saber | Free and open source software | Free |
As saber.adil.hanney.org lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Saber combines handwritten note organization, cross-device sync, optional hosting, and client-side encryption. Its free 5 GB plan and open-source code provide a clear starting point, while account and password policies require attention.
Facts from Saber's own pages
- Account inactivity
- Official server accounts may be disabled after 351 days without login and irreversibly deleted after 400 days. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Cloud provider
- Users can use a Nextcloud server of their choice or the official Saber server. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Dark mode
- Dark mode also darkens the notes themselves. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Notes are encrypted before they are sent to the cloud, and the server owner cannot read their contents. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Encryption password
- If a user forgets their encryption password, they will lose access to their data. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Error reporting
- Saber's Sentry error reporting is optional and opt-in, and starts only after the user consents and restarts the app. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2022 · saber.adil.hanney.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · saber.adil.hanney.org, 20 Sept 2026
- Highlighter
- The highlighter renders underneath text and does not overlap with itself or change color when the same area is highlighted again. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Metadata
- The cloud server can see note metadata, including note size, count, encrypted names, and edit and sync times. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Saber's source code is publicly available under the GPLv3 license. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Organization
- Users can organize notes into unlimited nested folders and access recent notes from the home screen. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- windows,macos,linux,ios,android · saber.adil.hanney.org, 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Saber is an application for creating and organising handwritten notes. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Storage limit
- 5 · saber.adil.hanney.org, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- The maker points users to GitHub for bug reports, feature requests, community discussion, and code; email replies may not be prompt. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Saber can sync notes and settings between a user's devices, but cloud syncing is not required for the app to function. · saber.adil.hanney.org, 12 Oct 2026
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