Bear Alternatives

Bear provides flexible writing and note-taking with markdown support and cross-note linking, popular among Mac users for its clean interface. Users seek alternatives primarily due to privacy concerns over its reliance on Apple's ecosystem, cost complaints for plain text functionality, and the availability of better options on Mac.

For users wanting stronger privacy protection, Standard Notes encrypts notes end-to-end across all devices while maintaining markdown support and seamless syncing. Those frustrated by Bear's Apple-only limitations can turn to Obsidian, which offers similar markdown editing and internal linking but works across Windows, Mac, and Linux with a powerful graph view to visualize note connections. Users seeking more advanced knowledge management find Roam Research's graph-based approach superior for linking and visualizing complex note relationships. Trillium Notes handles hierarchical note organization with rich text formatting, making it ideal for complex projects that outgrow Bear's simpler structure.

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Bear alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Bear.
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  1. Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    ruff is your pocket-sized best friend that aims to make writing on the go fun and sharing it fast & easy. It's a single sheet of text with your progress automatically saved and restored between sessions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  2. TreeNoote icon
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    TreeNoote is a brand new note-taking program, free, secure and available in a portable version.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. emery.to icon
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    emery.to is the personal daily planner for busy people who use daily planning to stay effective.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  4. Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Notes. Just What You Need.

    Simplicity that speaks for itself. Convenience that comes with it.

    Helping you stay focused—just on your notes.

    This app does not collect any user's personal information.

    Privacy Policy: https://small.dalgu.app/en/minimo/privacy

    Terms o.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Idaesbasic icon
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    Idaesbasic - An all in one project manager that stores everything in files directly into your project!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. ERA icon
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    ERA is your go-to solution for streamlined note-taking and knowledge management. ERA makes it easier for you to write notes and documentation for your great projects. It was created to simplify your daily work.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. GNotes icon
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    GNotes is an Android notepad/notebook that can synchronize with Google GMail.

    GNotes is a notepad design in mind for easy note-taking. What it do is to help you taking notes easily on mobile phone and sync all of your notes with GMail. You can easy access your notes online, and.

    95 GNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
     
  8. hello ivy icon
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    A beautiful, uncluttered all-in-one tool. Write, plan, take notes, capture ideas and get organized.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Moolight icon
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    Moolight is more than just a journal; it's a digital companion designed to make cherishing every moment simpler and more insightful.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  10. Bangle.io icon
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    Bangle.io is a web based WYSIWYG note taking app that reads markdown files right from your local disk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Doit.io icon
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    Doit is the new and easy way to get organised. Take notes, manage projects, share ideas, and collaborate - all in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. Stample icon
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    Stample is a knowledge network that allows you to deliver the right information at the right time, to your partners and clients. Stample helps teams to aggregate and share knowledge, increase your productivity, and helps you to generate new revenues.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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