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Rnote vs Saber
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Rnote | Saber |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Dart |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 12k | 4.9k |
| Latest | v0.14.2 | v1.36.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 18 days between releases | about 9 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 18 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace GoodNotes. Alternatives to GoodNotes →
PartialRnoteHandwritten notes and sketches with a stylus on Linux, Windows and macOS, without sync.
Full replacementSaberHandwritten notes and PDF annotation on Android, iOS and desktop, with encrypted sync through Nextcloud.
Rnote
✓ signed The latest release, v0.14.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Saber
✓ signed The latest release, v1.36.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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