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Octarine vs Bear: catalog facts
Octarine	Bear
Freemium Free to download, with paid features offered; see the site for details.	Freemium Free tier available; Bear Pro subscription adds sync and export options.
macOS	macOS, iOS, Browser extension
Notes kept as local Markdown files Core features built in without plugins	Tag-based organization is flexible compared to rigid folder structures Polished, native Apple design
Download offered for macOS only Opinionated design with fewer configuration options	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
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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