What is a good alternative to Bear notes?

NotepadOne is a great alternative to Bear with similar features (markdown, tags, folders) but works on all platforms and costs the same ($2.99/month). Unlike Bear, NotepadOne works on Windows, Android, and Linux.

Does Bear work on Windows?

No, Bear is Apple-only (iPhone, iPad, Mac). NotepadOne works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and web.

NotepadOne vs Bear: Same Price, All Platforms

Bear is beautiful but Apple-only. NotepadOne offers similar features, works everywhere, and costs slightly less.

$2.99/mo

NotepadOne Premium

All platforms

$2.99/mo

Bear Pro

Apple only

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Feature Comparison

Feature	NotepadOne	Bear
Cross-Platform		Apple only
Windows Support
Android Support
Markdown Support
Tag Organization
Folder Organization		Tags only
No Account (Free Plan)
Real-Time Collaboration	Premium
Custom Themes	Light/Dark
Export Formats	MD, TXT, PDF, HTML	MD, TXT, PDF, DOCX
OCR / Document Scanning
Price	Free: 30 notes $2.99/mo: Unlimited	Free: Basic $2.99/mo: Pro

When to Choose Each

Choose NotepadOne if you:

Use Windows, Android, or Linux
Want real-time collaboration
Need folder organization (not just tags)
Want a free plan without account

Choose Bear if you:

🍎Only use Apple devices
🎨Love beautiful, minimalist design
🏷️Prefer tag-based organization
🎭Want extensive theme customization

The Bottom Line

Bear is a beautiful app, but it locks you into Apple. NotepadOne offers the same core features (markdown, tags, sync) at the same price, but works on all your devices. If you ever switch to Windows or Android, your notes come with you.

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