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We've compiled a list of 102 free and paid alternatives to Bear. The primary competitors include Evernote, Google Keep. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Bear and Laverna, Simplenote, Notezilla. Also you can look at other similar options here: Web Browsers.


Google Keep has several features including color coding notes, inserting images, creating lists...

Laverna
Free Open Source

Laverna is a JavaScript note taking application with Markdown editor and encryption support.

Simplenote
Free Open Source

The simplest way to keep notes.

Notezilla
Free Trial Subscription

Colorful & powerful sticky notes app for Windows & Phones.

Zim
Free

A desktop personal wiki with inline preview as-you-type and lots of plugins

CherryTree
Free Open Source

A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data...

Scrivener
Free Trial One Time License

Typewriter. Ring-binder. Scrapbook.

FocusWriter
Free Open Source

FocusWriter is a fullscreen, distraction-free word processor designed to immerse you as much as...

Beautiful, feature-filled writing app to stay organized and focused.

Bear Platforms

tick-square iPad
tick-square iPhone
tick-square Mac

Bear Video and Screenshots

Bear Overview

Bear is a beautiful and flexible writing app for note-taking and prose, both on the go for iOS devices and for the Mac OS desktop.

KEY FEATURES

- Stay organized by linking notes to each other.
- Use hashtags to organize and add context to notes.
- Notes are stored in plain text, easily portable.
- Focus mode to keep you on track.
- Advanced markdown with full in-line image support
- Powerful search to easily find notes with Search Triggers.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Rich previews while writing so you see prose, not code
• Advanced Markup Editor that supports and highlights over 20 programming languages
• Use Cross-Note Links to build a body of work, quickly reference other notes, and more
• Quickly add todos to individual notes to keep yourself on task
• Multiple export options including HTML, PDF, DOCX, MD, JPG, and more
• Smart Data Recognition of elements like links, emails, addresses, colors, and more to come
• One-tap formatting on iPhone and iPad with a custom shortcut bar
• Focus Mode hides notes and other options when it matters
• All your notes are stored in plain text for the ultimate in portability
• Effortless, secure, and private multi-device sync via iCloud
• Regular updates to keep you and your writing current

Bear Features

tick-square Notetaking
tick-square Safari extension
tick-square Distraction free writing
tick-square Export to HTML
tick-square Note Manager
tick-square MarkDown support
tick-square Web clipper
tick-square Search by tags
tick-square Opera extension
tick-square Firefox Extensions
tick-square Cloud sync
tick-square Sync with iCloud
tick-square Google Chrome Extensions
tick-square Export to PDF

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