Sabre Desktop Full
One of South Africa's most reliable local PC Time & Attendance and Access Control systems. Used by hundreds of companies for over two decades—now modernized in Python with SQLite performance.
20+
Years of Proven Stability
1,600+
Delphi & Python Modules
500k+
Lines of Engine Code
100s
Active Enterprise Clients
Sabre Desktop Full — FREE Base Software
Get the full power of Sabre Time & Attendance and Access Control on your local PC — 100% free. No monthly subscription software fees, no hidden license catches. Everyday clocking, calculations, backups, and reports are 100% free forever.
The Sabre "Free-to-Use" Guarantee:
100% Free Base License
20-year software heritage included at zero base software cost ($0/mo).
Standalone Local Engine
Runs 100% offline on your local PC using native high-performance SQLite database storage.
Support & Service Mode
Monetized strictly through 24-hour Support & Service credits when structural changes or technician servicing are needed.
Sabre Desktop at a Glance
Key architectural benefits, $0/mo free base licensing, 20+ years of proven South African heritage, and multi-brand biometric hardware compatibility.
Download Sabre Desktop Setup Installations (v1.0.6)
Standalone installation packages including pre-bundled Python runtime, PyQt6 GUI, Firebird & SQLite drivers, Lucide UI assets, and all dependencies.
Need Web Browser Access or Multi-Site Management? Explore Sabre Browser
Sabre Desktop is our native Python application running 100% free locally on your PC. For web browser access, WhatsApp late alerts, or multi-site aggregation, explore Sabre Browser (available as Cloud-First SaaS or Local-First Node).
💡 Seamless Migration: Sabre Desktop is a standalone $0/mo free native desktop application. Whenever your business grows and requires browser-based Cloud-First or Local-First node options, our seamless migration tools transfer all your employee and historical attendance data directly into Sabre Browser!
20+ Years Heritage: The Sabre "Free-to-Use" Guarantee
Zero monthly fees. Zero licensing costs. Unlimited employees & devices. Unlimited basic support.
Giving Clients What They Have Been Asking For (After 20+ Years)
After more than two decades of developing the Sabre Desktop platform, we are giving our clients what they have always wanted. Sabre Desktop is 100% FREE — not just for software licensing, but also for all software upgrades, updates, bug fixes, feature enhancements, adding unlimited staff, pairing unlimited biometric devices, and all ongoing software development costs. We even include unlimited free basic support for everyday software navigation!
Under normal daily operation without structural changes, there is ZERO monthly or annual billing for ANYTHING.
How Our Single Monetization Source Works (And How To Save Money)
We only make money from ONE single source with Sabre Desktop: 24-Hour Support & Service Mode Windows.
- Unlocks Required Only For Changes: Service credits are required whenever structural changes are made — whether requested by our technicians during support calls, your own internal IT/support staff, or company management.
- 24-Hour Unlimited Changes Window: Purchasing a credit unlocks full configuration access for a full 24-hour window for anyone on your team.
- Flat Rate (1 Change or 50 Changes = Same Price): Whether you make 1 small shift edit or 50 employee additions in that 24-hour cycle, you are charged the exact same flat rate!
Always FREE 24/7/365 (Ungated)
- Zero Base Software Fees: Software license, updates, bug fixes & enhancements
- Unlimited Scale: Unlimited employees loaded & unlimited devices paired
- Daily automated clocking ingestion & time calculations
- Automated local database backups & background cloud sync
- Viewing, printing, and exporting all attendance registers & reports
- SARS-compliant payroll export file generation (Sage, Pastel, Payday)
- Basic support & quick guidance navigating the application
Requires 24-Hour Service Credit (Gated)
- Adding new employees / bulk employee Excel data importing
- Creating, modifying, or changing Shift Routines & Overtime Tiers
- Adding, configuring, or pairing additional Biometric Readers
- Remote software-triggered device log clearing & database purging
- Database backup restoration & migration procedures
- Scheduled technician training or support calls exceeding 30 minutes
Support & Service Credit Pricing
Billed in South African Rands (R1,000 ZAR base per credit) & displayed dynamically in USD / local currency based on your connection location.
Single 24-Hour Pass
Unlocks full Support & Service Mode for 24 hours to add employees, edit shifts, pair biometric readers, or perform database restorations.
12-Credit Support Pack
Clients get a 10% discount by purchasing 12 support calls up front. Unused credits remain in your balance for routine shifts, updates, or hardware additions.
Complete Local Business Control
Time & Attendance
Massive calculation engine supporting 45-hour week rules, complex shifts, rosters, and overtime tiers. Built for South African labor laws.
Door Access Control
Multi-zone security management with anti-passback, door status monitoring, and real-time biometric event logging.
Full Payroll Exports
SARS compliant payroll exports for Sage VIP, Pastel Payroll, Payday, DrSmash, and banking EFT integration (Standard Bank, FNB, ABSA, Nedbank).
Biometric Ecosystem
Native SDK integration for ZKTeco devices. Hikvision, Dahua, Suprema, and custom hardware drivers added on request during modern Python rewrite.
93+ Reports Suite
Over 93 custom reports including attendance registers, variance analysis, and complete audit trails for operational visibility.
SA Tax & Labor Compliance
Pre-configured with current tax tables, medical credits, and labor regulations specifically for the local South African market.
🛠️ Custom Hardware Integration: Sabre Desktop natively supports ZKTeco clocking devices out-of-the-box. As we migrate our legacy Delphi codebase to Python, we build custom drivers for Hikvision, Dahua, Suprema, or ANY hardware on request!