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Bear vs nimblenote: catalog facts
Bear	nimblenote
Freemium Free tier available; Bear Pro subscription adds sync and export options.	Free Offered as a free download with no paid tier mentioned.
macOS, iOS, Browser extension	macOS
Tag-based organization is flexible compared to rigid folder structures Polished, native Apple design	Create, search, edit and delete notes without the mouse Automatic saving as you type
Apple platforms only, no Windows or Android version Advanced features like export options require a subscription	Deliberately minimal feature set Theme options are still listed as coming soon
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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