Alternatives to Bear
6 alternatives found
Bear is a markdown-based note-taking app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, developed by Shiny Frog and released in 2016. Bear stands out for its exceptional writing experience — a clean, distraction-free editor with rich markdown support, syntax highlighting for 20+ programming languages, and a warm, beautifully designed interface.
Apple Notes
Free, built-in, syncs via iCloud — simpler but no markdown
Obsidian
Cross-platform PKM with plugins and bidirectional linking
Notion
Team collaboration, databases, and cross-platform availability
Ulysses
Better long-form writing and publishing workflows for authors
Roam Research
Networked thought and bidirectional linking for knowledge management
Craft
Beautiful Apple-first notes with collaboration and block-based editing
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