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Bear vs Octarine: catalog facts
Bear	Octarine
Freemium Free tier available; Bear Pro subscription adds sync and export options.	Freemium Free to download, with paid features offered; see the site for details.
macOS, iOS, Browser extension	macOS
Tag-based organization is flexible compared to rigid folder structures Polished, native Apple design	Notes kept as local Markdown files Core features built in without plugins
Apple platforms only, no Windows or Android version Advanced features like export options require a subscription	Download offered for macOS only Opinionated design with fewer configuration options
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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