Bear Alternatives

Bear is described as 'Beautiful and flexible writing app for note-taking and prose, both on the go for iOS devices and for the Mac OS desktop' and is a popular Note-taking tool in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Bear for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best Bear alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Bear are Anytype, Standard Notes, Evernote and Notesnook.

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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.

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Bear alternatives page was last updated Feb 11, 2025
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  1. Blinko icon

    Blinko

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    Open-source note-taking tool offering AI-enhanced retrieval with RAG technology, secure self-hosted data storage, Markdown support, and transparent community collaboration on GitHub for efficient, private, and effortless note management.

    48 Blinko alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  Idea management
    7.  Notebook
    8.  Natural Language Processing

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  2. Mimiri Notes icon

    Mimiri Notes

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    Secure device-synced notepad using AES-GCM-256 encryption to protect confidential data. Features include a tree-structure for note organization, historical changes tracking, and collaboration options. Supports all major platforms with cloud sync and offline access.

    55 Mimiri Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Mimiri Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  AES-256 Encryption
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  File Versioning
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Tree structure
    9.  Electron based
    10.  AES Encryption
    11.  Note organization
    12.  Client side encryption

    Mimiri Notes VS Bear

     
  4. Zoho Notebook icon

    Zoho Notebook

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    Online Notebook application: Zoho Notebook lets you combine text, images, audio, video, RSS feeds, documents and much more. Online Collaboration: You can share a single image or selection of text from a page rather than the whole document, giving the author absolute control over...

    323 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
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    Zoho Notebook Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Audio with notes
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Handwriting recognition
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Notebook

    Zoho Notebook VS Bear

     
    Comments about Zoho Notebook as an Alternative to Bear
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    Positive •Sep 4, 2017
    1

    Allows you to create individual notebooks with notes and other sources inside like voice recordings, images and plain notes!

    Guest
    Positive •Apr 25, 2020
    0

    It is completely free cross-platform app available on all major platforms like Mac, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux etc. It has has the feature you require from a not taking app plus it has very minimalistic design.

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    • Zoho Notebook is Free Personal and ProprietaryBear is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Capacities

    Capacities offers a revolutionary note-taking experience by utilizing a network-based structure for knowledge capture and organization. Users create unique entities like ideas and questions in a graph view, fostering personalized...

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    Walling

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    Working on a project, researching a topic or writing an article? Walling makes it easy to break down your ideas, refine them and visually organize them.

    270 Walling alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Walling screenshot 1

    Walling Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Notebook

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  7. iA Writer icon

    iA Writer

     94 likes
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    The key to good writing is not that magical glass of Bordeaux, the right kind of tobacco or that groovy background music. The key is focus. What you need to write well is a spartan setting that allows you to fully concentrate on your text and nothing but your text.

    116 iA Writer alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Nested Folders
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Live Preview
    8.  No registration required
    9. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Integrated into iOS

    iA Writer VS Bear

     
  8. VNote icon

    VNote

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    A Vim-inspired note-taking application that knows programmers and Markdown better.

    53 VNote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    VNote screenshot 1

    VNote Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Save Attachments
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Tagging
    10.  Plain text file

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  10. Ulysses icon

    Ulysses

     66 likes
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    Ulysses is a text editor for creative writers. Used by bloggers, poets, students and published novelists all over the world, it offers an integrated environment to brainstorm, draft, revise and even submit text on a professional level.

    111 Ulysses alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Ulysses Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Export to EPUB
    5.  Tabbed interface
    6.  Sync with iCloud
    7.  Brainstorming
    8.  Support for styluses

    Ulysses VS Bear

     
  11. FuseBase icon

    FuseBase

     90 likes
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    FuseBase is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline the interaction between teams and clients. It eliminates the need for clients to navigate multiple applications by providing a singular platform for project briefs, feedback, and updates.

    202 FuseBase alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    FuseBase screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Goal Tracking
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Task Time Tracking
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Calendar View
    11.  Data visualization
    12.  Progress tracking

    FuseBase VS Bear

     
  12. NoteKit icon

    NoteKit

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    This program is a structured notetaking application based on GTK+ 3. Write your notes in instantly-formatted Markdown, organise them in a tree of folders that can be instantly navigated from within the program, and add hand-drawn notes by mouse, touchscreen or digitiser.

    33 NoteKit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    NoteKit screenshot 1

    NoteKit Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Optimized for Touch screen
    7.  Tablet support
    8.  Notebook

    NoteKit VS Bear

     
  13. Memory icon

    Memory

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    Self-hosted and open source note-taking app focused on minimalism and efficiency. Offers simple folder organization, keyboard shortcuts, instant URL formatting, and local media storage under /notes, reducing complexity in organizing thoughts.

    27 Memory alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Memory screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Local Storage
    6.  Rich text editing
    7.  Content Templates
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Memory VS Bear

     
  14. Twos icon

    Twos

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    An app and website to simply remember things.

    40 Twos alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Twos screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Pomodoro Timer
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Subtasks
    7.  Calendar View
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Recurring Tasks
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  Calendar Sync
    12.  Tagging

    Twos VS Bear

     
  15. Daino Notes icon

    Daino Notes

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    Daino is a fast and elegant place for all your thoughts. Write without fiddling. Store without worrying. Think without distraction.

    64 Daino Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Daino Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Native application
    12.  Tagging

    Daino Notes VS Bear

     
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