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Notesnook vs Bear: catalog facts
Notesnook	Bear
Freemium A free tier covers unlimited notes and sync across devices. A paid Pro subscription adds…	Freemium Free tier available; Bear Pro subscription adds sync and export options.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web	macOS, iOS, Browser extension
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	Tag-based organization is flexible compared to rigid folder structures Polished, native Apple design
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	Apple platforms only, no Windows or Android version Advanced features like export options require a subscription
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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