Bear
Notion
Bear
Notion
Bear
Notion
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Bear
No signals
Notion
Bear
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Notion
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 (can invite up to 10 guests)
Storage: 5MB per file upload limit
Limits: No team workspaces, Limited page history (7 days), No admin tools, 20 AI responses lifetime (not renewable)
Users: 1 user (unlimited guests)
Storage: Unlimited file uploads
Limits: No Notion AI beyond 20 responses, No SAML SSO, No advanced permissions, No private teamspaces
Users: Per user pricing
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No user provisioning (SCIM), No audit log, No advanced security controls
Users: Custom
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Must contact sales, Annual contracts only
| Feature | Bear | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Native Apple apps macOS, iOS, iPadOS | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Multiple users can edit simultaneously | ||
| Collaboration Not available | ||
| Usability | ||
| Markdown support Excellent inline preview | ||
| Bear Web Beta, limited features | ||
| Fast search Excellent performance | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline mode Limited - 50 rows max, no browser support, sync conflicts | ||
| iCloud sync Pro only, some reported issues | ||
| Organization | ||
| Tag organization Tags instead of folders | ||
| Bidirectional linking Not available | ||
| AI | ||
| AI assistant Business plan only ($20/user). Plus gets 20 lifetime responses. | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Mobile app Available but slow, frequent reloads needed | ||
| Security | ||
| Note encryption Pro only | ||
| End-to-end encryption Notion can access your content | ||
| Page password protection Cannot password-protect individual pages | ||
| Customization | ||
| Multiple themes Pro only | ||
| Portability | ||
| Export to multiple formats Pro: PDF, DOCX, HTML, MD | ||
| Data | ||
| Relational databases Available but performance degrades at 5000+ records | ||
| Charts and graphs Basic only, requires external tools for advanced visualization | ||
| Integrations | ||
| API access Available on all plans | ||
| Third-party integrations Very limited | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Education discount 30% off first year | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Templates library Extensive official and community templates | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| SAML SSO Business plan and above only | ||
| Audit logs Enterprise plan only | ||
| Custom domains Additional $480/year per 5 domains | ||
| Platform | ||
| Windows app Not available | ||
| Android app Not available | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Native Gantt charts Timeline view exists but not full Gantt functionality | ||
| Visualization | ||
| Graph view Not available | ||
| Capture | ||
| Drawing support Not available | ||
| Voice recording Not available | ||
