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No subscription charge
AvailabilityGlobal; regional availability applies
1,500 blocks, 1 GB and 25 MB per file.
SourceMonthly or annual subscription
AvailabilityUS-targeted public page; checkout not verified
Help lists $96 annually or $10 monthly. Live pricing displayed $8 and $6.40 monthly equivalents without enough context to establish the promotion and renewal terms. Current payable amount withheld.
Source 1Source 2No subscription charge
AvailabilityGlobal Apple App Store availability
Local notes with TXT, Markdown, TextBundle and RTF export.
Source 1Source 2App Store recurring subscription
AvailabilityUS base price
One subscription across devices with the same Apple ID. Local prices and taxes vary.
SourceApp Store yearly subscription
AvailabilityUS base price
7-day trial is documented. Introductory promotions are not assumed to be renewal prices.
Source13 features
Documented differences. An unverified answer means we do not have enough evidence.
Windows, macOS, web, iOS, Android and visionOS are listed on the download page.
Apple apps sync documents in the background. Web, Windows and Android need Offline Mode enabled and documents opened first.
Search, comments, uploads and creating new documents require internet according to the offline guide.
Not yet verified for this product.
Document exports include Markdown and TextBundle. Bulk document export is available on Mac and iPad.
Free exports TXT, Markdown, TextBundle, Bear Note and RTF. Pro adds HTML, DOCX, PDF, JPG and ePub.
TextBundle carries Markdown with assets; the web importer does not support TextBundle.
The Mac importer brings in vault notes and local attachments. Remote HTTP assets and plugin-generated tags are not imported automatically.
1,500 total content blocks, 1 GB storage, 25 MB per upload and 7 days of history.
Bear 2.8+ on Mac offers a CLI, Claude Connector and MCP server. These require opt-in and cannot read encrypted note content.
Not yet verified for this product.
The export guide says Windows and web turn the PDF watermark on by default; the export toggle can turn it off.
Not yet verified for this product.
Not yet verified for this product.
Not yet verified for this product.
Pro can encrypt individual notes; their password cannot be reset by Bear and titles may remain visible.
Not yet verified for this product.
| Feature | Craft | Bear |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, web, iOS, Android and visionOS are listed on the download page. Vendor documentedSource | Native Mac, iPhone and iPad apps plus a limited browser beta; no native Windows or Android version. |
| Offline use | Apple apps sync documents in the background. Web, Windows and Android need Offline Mode enabled and documents opened first. Vendor documentedSource | Native apps support local notes offline. The web privacy page says notes are not stored locally in the browser. |
| Offline limits | Search, comments, uploads and creating new documents require internet according to the offline guide. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Collaboration | Share links allow viewing or editing documents. Family and Team subscriptions provide shared spaces. | A shared live editing workflow was not established from the reviewed official sources. Sharing exported notes and syncing one person's devices do not establish multi-person co-editing. |
| Export | Document exports include Markdown and TextBundle. Bulk document export is available on Mac and iPad. Vendor documentedSource | Free exports TXT, Markdown, TextBundle, Bear Note and RTF. Pro adds HTML, DOCX, PDF, JPG and ePub. Vendor documentedSource |
| Project portability | TextBundle carries Markdown with assets; the web importer does not support TextBundle. Vendor documentedSource | The Mac importer brings in vault notes and local attachments. Remote HTTP assets and plugin-generated tags are not imported automatically. Vendor documentedSource |
| Free plan limits | 1,500 total content blocks, 1 GB storage, 25 MB per upload and 7 days of history. Vendor documentedSource | Local editing and basic export are free; official cross-device iCloud sync is a Pro feature. |
| AI features | Free lists 15 AI credits; Plus lists 50 credits per month. Vendor documentedSource | Bear 2.8+ on Mac offers a CLI, Claude Connector and MCP server. These require opt-in and cannot read encrypted note content. Vendor documentedSource |
| Paid storage | Pricing advertises unlimited storage and upload size; help specifies 1 TB per space and 5 GB per file. Treat these as conflicting descriptions and confirm the relevant account limits before committing a large archive. | Not yet verified for this product. |
| PDF default | The export guide says Windows and web turn the PDF watermark on by default; the export toggle can turn it off. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Sync | Not yet verified for this product. | Pro synchronizes through Apple CloudKit using the same Apple ID. |
| Privacy and storage | Not yet verified for this product. | Pro can encrypt individual notes; their password cannot be reset by Bear and titles may remain visible. Vendor documentedSource |
| Browser and ADP | Not yet verified for this product. | Official pages disagree on whether Bear Web works with Advanced Data Protection enabled. The web FAQ says ADP prevents use. The privacy page documents ADP login with two-factor authentication. Do not switch security settings based on this comparison. |
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