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Linked outlines with distinct file and database editions
Markdown writing for Apple devices
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Bear
Free
Free
No subscription charge
AvailabilityGlobal Apple App Store availability
Local notes with TXT, Markdown, TextBundle and RTF export.
Source 1Source 2Pro — monthly
USD 2.99/month
App Store recurring subscription
AvailabilityUS base price
One subscription across devices with the same Apple ID. Local prices and taxes vary.
SourcePro — annual
USD 29.99/year
App Store yearly subscription
AvailabilityUS base price
7-day trial is documented. Introductory promotions are not assumed to be renewal prices.
SourceFeatures and limits
14 features
Documented differences. An unverified answer means we do not have enough evidence.
Platforms
Offline use
Edition distinction
Bear
Not yet verified for this product.
Collaboration
Export
Logseq
DB offers SQLite with assets, EDN and standard Markdown exports. Markdown does not preserve every graph property.
Vendor documentedSource
Bear
Free exports TXT, Markdown, TextBundle, Bear Note and RTF. Pro adds HTML, DOCX, PDF, JPG and ePub.
Vendor documentedSource
Project portability
Logseq
The importer has documented limits where multiple queries or embeds share one old block.
Vendor documentedSource
Bear
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
Linked structure
Logseq
DB nodes combine page and block behavior with properties, tags and linked references.
Vendor documentedSource
Bear
Not yet verified for this product.
Release status
Logseq
The current main repository labels the database version beta and recommends a noncritical test graph.
Vendor documentedSource
Bear
Not yet verified for this product.
DB backup format
Bear
Not yet verified for this product.
Sync
Logseq
Not yet verified for this product.
Privacy and storage
Logseq
Not yet verified for this product.
Bear
Pro can encrypt individual notes; their password cannot be reset by Bear and titles may remain visible.
Vendor documentedSource
AI features
Logseq
Not yet verified for this product.
Bear
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
Browser and ADP
Logseq
Not yet verified for this product.
| Feature | Logseq | Bear |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Desktop, mobile and browser options exist; DB mobile readiness differs from the OG app. | Native Mac, iPhone and iPad apps plus a limited browser beta; no native Windows or Android version. |
| Offline use | OG uses local file graphs. DB graph directories hold db.sqlite and a separate assets folder. | Native apps support local notes offline. The web privacy page says notes are not stored locally in the browser. |
| Edition distinction | OG supports Markdown and Org-mode. DB graphs use SQLite rather than the same file graph layout. | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Collaboration | The current repository describes DB real-time collaboration as alpha. The older file-sync guide explicitly excludes multi-person 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 | DB offers SQLite with assets, EDN and standard Markdown exports. Markdown does not preserve every graph property. Vendor documentedSource | Free exports TXT, Markdown, TextBundle, Bear Note and RTF. Pro adds HTML, DOCX, PDF, JPG and ePub. Vendor documentedSource |
| Project portability | The importer has documented limits where multiple queries or embeds share one old block. 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 | Open-source local applications are available; hosted sync enrollment is separate. | Local editing and basic export are free; official cross-device iCloud sync is a Pro feature. |
| Linked structure | DB nodes combine page and block behavior with properties, tags and linked references. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Release status | The current main repository labels the database version beta and recommends a noncritical test graph. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| DB backup format | A graph directory contains db.sqlite plus assets. A database-only backup does not include the separate assets folder. | 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 |
| AI features | Not yet verified for this product. | 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 |
| 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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