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SOFTWARE SIGNAL Logseq vs Bear www.softwaresignal.net
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Linked outlines with distinct file and database editions
Markdown writing for Apple devices
Prices & plans Published prices keep their original currency and billing terms. Taxes, promotions and checkout prices can differ.
Local open-source app Free
Open-source application
Availability Global
File-based OG and DB edition are distinct. DB is currently described as beta.
Source 1 Source 2 Sync access Check current price
Current enrollment and edition need verification
Availability Not established
Current DB documentation lists Sync access for OpenCollective Backers ($5/month) and Sponsors ($15/month). The main README still directs RTC users to an alpha signup. Enrollment and checkout were not verified, so these contribution levels are not presented as a confirmed subscription price.
Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Free Free
No subscription charge
Availability Global Apple App Store availability
Local notes with TXT, Markdown, TextBundle and RTF export.
Source 1 Source 2 Pro — monthly USD 2.99/month
App Store recurring subscription
Availability US base price
One subscription across devices with the same Apple ID. Local prices and taxes vary.
Source Pro — annual USD 29.99/year
App Store yearly subscription
Availability US base price
7-day trial is documented. Introductory promotions are not assumed to be renewal prices.
Source Features and limits Row headings group related topics. Each answer keeps its specific scope. An unverified answer means we do not have enough evidence.
Logseq Devices
Desktop, mobile and browser options exist; DB mobile readiness differs from the OG app.
Bear Devices
Native Mac, iPhone and iPad apps plus a limited browser beta; no native Windows or Android version.
Offline use Logseq Local data
OG uses local file graphs. DB graph directories hold db.sqlite and a separate assets folder.
Bear Offline access
Native apps support local notes offline. The web privacy page says notes are not stored locally in the browser.
Logseq Edition distinction
OG supports Markdown and Org-mode. DB graphs use SQLite rather than the same file graph layout.
Bear Not yet verified for this product.
Collaboration Logseq Collaboration maturity
The current repository describes DB real-time collaboration as alpha. The older file-sync guide explicitly excludes multi-person collaboration.
Bear Live collaboration
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 Logseq DB export
DB offers SQLite with assets, EDN and standard Markdown exports. Markdown does not preserve every graph property.
Bear Export
Free exports TXT, Markdown, TextBundle, Bear Note and RTF. Pro adds HTML, DOCX, PDF, JPG and ePub.
Project portability Logseq File to DB migration
The importer has documented limits where multiple queries or embeds share one old block.
Bear Obsidian import
The Mac importer brings in vault notes and local attachments. Remote HTTP assets and plugin-generated tags are not imported automatically.
Free plan limits Logseq Local app
Open-source local applications are available; hosted sync enrollment is separate.
Bear Free plan
Local editing and basic export are free; official cross-device iCloud sync is a Pro feature.
Linked structure Logseq Linked structure
DB nodes combine page and block behavior with properties, tags and linked references.
Bear Not yet verified for this product.
Release status Logseq Release status
The current main repository labels the database version beta and recommends a noncritical test graph.
Bear Not yet verified for this product.
DB backup format Logseq DB backup format
A graph directory contains db.sqlite plus assets. A database-only backup does not include the separate assets folder.
Bear Not yet verified for this product.
Sync Logseq Not yet verified for this product.
Bear Sync
Pro synchronizes through Apple CloudKit using the same Apple ID.
Privacy and storage Logseq Not yet verified for this product.
Bear Note encryption
Pro can encrypt individual notes; their password cannot be reset by Bear and titles may remain visible.
AI features Logseq Not yet verified for this product.
Bear Optional AI connection
Bear 2.8+ on Mac offers a CLI, Claude Connector and MCP server. These require opt-in and cannot read encrypted note content.
Browser and ADP Logseq Not yet verified for this product.
Bear Browser and ADP
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.
This workspace aligns existing research. It does not declare a winner or treat missing evidence as a missing feature. Read the methodology .
