Overview

Bear bridges the gap between note-taking and writing with a beautiful interface, markdown support, and excellent organization. Perfect for those who need more than notes but less than a full writing suite.

Pricing

Free Tier $0 Basic features included
Pro Plan $3/mo Billed monthly
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Key Features

Markdown
Tags
Nested tags
Cross-note links
Export options
Themes
Focus mode
Apple Pencil

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Beautiful design
  • Great tag system
  • Affordable Pro
  • Fast and reliable
  • Good markdown

Cons

  • Apple only
  • Limited organization
  • Sync requires Pro
  • No collaboration

Best For

apple-usersnote-takerscasual-writers

Bear is particularly well-suited for apple-users, note-takers, casual-writers. Its markdown and tags make it an excellent choice for users who need writing tools capabilities.

Our Verdict

8.4 /10

Bear is an excellent choice for writing tools. While not perfect, its strengths significantly outweigh its weaknesses.

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Bear FAQ

Bear is a writing tools tool. Bear bridges the gap between note-taking and writing with a beautiful interface, markdown support, and excellent organization. Perfect for those who need more than notes but less than a full writing suite.
Bear offers a free tier with essential features. Paid plans start at $3/month with additional features like Cross-note links and Export options.
With a rating of 8.4/10, Bear is a solid choice. Key strengths include Beautiful design and Great tag system. It's best for apple-users and note-takers.
Bear is available on macOS, iOS, iPadOS. This cross-platform availability makes it accessible whether you're on desktop, mobile, or web.
Key features of Bear include: Markdown, Tags, Nested tags, Cross-note links, Export options. These features make it particularly suited for writing tools.
Pros: Beautiful design, Great tag system, Affordable Pro, Fast and reliable, Good markdown. Cons: Apple only, Limited organization, Sync requires Pro, No collaboration.
Bear is best suited for apple-users, note-takers, casual-writers. If you're looking for markdown and tags, it's an excellent choice.
There are several writing tools tools that can serve as alternatives to Bear. Check our Writing Tools category for options.
Yes, Bear offers integrations with many popular productivity tools. You can connect it with task managers, calendars, and automation platforms like Zapier. Check Bear's official integrations page for the complete list.
Getting started with Bear is straightforward: 1) Sign up at https://bear.app, 2) Choose your plan (free tier available), 3) Complete the onboarding tutorial, 4) Import existing data if switching from another tool.