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Notebooks vs Bear: catalog facts
Notebooks	Bear
Paid One-time purchase, no subscription required.	Freemium Free tier available; Bear Pro subscription adds sync and export options.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS, Browser extension
Notes, long documents and tasks in one app Exports to PDF and ebook	Tag-based organization is flexible compared to rigid folder structures Polished, native Apple design
Many features to learn for simple note-taking Only Mac and iOS versions are shown in the research	Apple platforms only, no Windows or Android version Advanced features like export options require a subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
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 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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