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BearNotesnook
Freemium

Free tier available; Bear Pro subscription adds sync and export options.

 Freemium

A free tier covers unlimited notes and sync across devices. A paid Pro subscription adds…

macOS, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web
  • Tag-based organization is flexible compared to rigid folder structures
  • Polished, native Apple design
  • End-to-end encrypted on device with XChaCha20-Poly1305 and Argon2, so the service holds no readable data
  • The full client codebase is published, which makes the privacy claim auditable
  • Apple platforms only, no Windows or Android version
  • Advanced features like export options require a subscription
  • An account is required; it is a sync service, not a local-only app
  • Encryption means no server-side search, and losing your password loses the notes
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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