Bear
Craft
Bear
Craft
Bear
Craft
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Bear
No signals
Craft
Bear
No signals
Craft
Bear
No signals
Craft
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited notes
Limits: No iCloud sync, No note encryption, Limited themes
Users: 1 user (all Apple devices)
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Apple devices only
Users: 1 user (all Apple devices)
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Apple devices only
Users: 1 user (all Apple devices)
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Apple devices only, Must not let subscription lapse
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Requires student/educator verification
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1GB
Limits: 1500 blocks total, Limited sharing, No priority support
Users: 1 user
Storage: 50GB
Limits: Individual use only, No team features
Users: 1 user
Storage: 50GB
Limits: Individual use only, No team features
Users: Per user
Storage: 250GB per space
Limits: Need multiple users to justify cost
Users: 1 user
Storage: 50GB per space
Limits: Must maintain student/educator status
| Feature | Bear | Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Native Apple apps macOS, iOS, iPadOS | ||
| Usability | ||
| Markdown support Excellent inline preview | ||
| Beautiful documents Focus on visual quality | ||
| Bear Web Beta, limited features | ||
| Fast search Excellent performance | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline-first Full offline editing | ||
| Cross-platform sync Mac, iOS, Windows, Android, Web | ||
| iCloud sync Pro only, some reported issues | ||
| Organization | ||
| Tag organization Tags instead of folders | ||
| Databases Not available | ||
| Bidirectional linking Not available | ||
| Security | ||
| Note encryption Pro only | ||
| Local file storage Cloud-only | ||
| iCloud sync option Company servers only | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Templates Available | ||
| Kanban boards Not available | ||
| Task management No built-in tasks | ||
| Customization | ||
| Multiple themes Pro only | ||
| AI | ||
| Craft AI Pro plan and above | ||
| Portability | ||
| Export to multiple formats Pro: PDF, DOCX, HTML, MD | ||
| Export to PDF/Markdown Available | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Team collaboration Business plan | ||
| Collaboration Not available | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Education plan Free Pro for students | ||
| Education discount 30% off first year | ||
| Unlimited free blocks 1500 block limit on free | ||
| Capture | ||
| Web clipper Available | ||
| Drawing support Not available | ||
| Voice recording Not available | ||
| Platform | ||
| Windows app Not available | ||
| Android app Not available | ||
| Visualization | ||
| Graph view Not available | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Third-party integrations Very limited | ||
