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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0/month per Doc Maker Unlimited Editors and Doc Makers, unlimited Viewers
Bear
Star Rating
(43)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BearCoda
Star Rating
(488)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0/month per Doc Maker Unlimited Editors and Doc Makers, unlimited Viewers
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Bear excels in ease of use with a score of 9.4, making it a favorite for those who prioritize a user-friendly interface. In contrast, Coda's ease of use score is lower at 8.5, which some reviewers mention can lead to a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Coda offers superior quality of support, scoring 9.1 compared to Bear's 8.0. Users on G2 appreciate Coda's responsive customer service, which they say is crucial for small businesses needing quick assistance.
- G2 users highlight Bear's strong task management features, particularly in task prioritization and to-do lists, both scoring 9.0 and 9.1 respectively. Users report that these features help them stay organized and on top of their projects more effectively than Coda's comparable features.
- Reviewers say that Coda shines in its project planning capabilities, particularly with its project map and GANTT chart features, which scored 7.7 and 7.2. Users mention that these tools are essential for visualizing project timelines, something Bear lacks in comparison.
- Users on G2 report that Bear's content editor is highly rated at 8.8, allowing for seamless document creation and editing. In contrast, Coda's content editor, while functional, does not receive the same level of praise, leading some users to prefer Bear for content-heavy tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Coda's advanced search capabilities score 8.3, making it easier to find specific documents or information within projects. Bear, with a lower score in this area, is noted by users as less efficient for large teams needing quick access to various resources.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bear
No pricing availableCoda
Free
$0/month per Doc Maker
Unlimited Editors and Doc Makers, unlimited Viewers
Build docs as powerful as apps
- Docs in free workspaces support a limited number of rows and objects such as pages and tables to get you started.
- Automations: With time- or action-based rules, you can put small, important tasks on autopilot—like sending daily updates. Up to 35 time based and 100 row changed automations per month, per doc.
- Packs connect your doc to the apps you use everyday, so you can pull live data in or push updates out automatically. A limited number of Packs are available under the Free plan.
Free Trial
Bear
No trial information availableCoda
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
38
8.8
357
Ease of Use
9.4
39
8.5
359
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
8.4
185
Ease of Admin
8.9
6
8.5
160
Quality of Support
8.0
23
9.1
302
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.3
156
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
36
9.3
313
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.5
86
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.9
94
Not enough data
7.9
76
Not enough data
7.3
75
Not enough data
8.5
88
Not enough data
7.5
77
Projects
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
7.8
74
Not enough data
7.2
61
Not enough data
7.4
75
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
7.3
59
Not enough data
7.8
63
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
6.7
54
Not enough data
7.2
57
Not enough data
7.5
57
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.7
65
Not enough data
7.9
62
Not enough data
7.8
64
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
7.6
61
Not enough data
7.8
67
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.6
32
Not enough data
6.3
32
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
7.4
63
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
62
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
7.1
52
Not enough data
7.5
68
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
7.9
76
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.5
44
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
7.7
49
Not enough data
7.8
51
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Communication
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
7.2
47
Not enough data
7.8
55
Goal Creation
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
6.1
47
Not enough data
8.7
61
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Creation
Not enough data
9.1
92
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
8.8
89
Not enough data
8.3
67
Task Management
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
9.1
93
Not enough data
8.2
73
Not enough data
8.4
80
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
28
Not enough data
7.3
26
Survey Management
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.1
25
Survey Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
18
Not enough data
7.1
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Survey Insights
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.3
17
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.3
22
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
7.8
96
Not enough data
8.5
104
Not enough data
7.9
83
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.9
113
Not enough data
8.7
101
File Types
Not enough data
7.7
91
Not enough data
8.0
95
Not enough data
7.9
75
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
7.8
98
Not enough data
7.5
75
Not enough data
8.6
106
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
7.8
81
Not enough data
8.1
72
Not enough data
8.2
87
Operating System
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
7.9
45
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
36
Not enough data
7.4
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
7.5
10
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
61
Planning
Not enough data
7.9
57
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
7.3
41
Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.2
44
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
7.2
41
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Pre-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
8.5
52
Not enough data
7.4
39
Not enough data
8.8
48
Meeting Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
8.0
49
Post-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
7.7
43
Not enough data
7.0
30
Agentic AI - Meeting Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bear and Coda are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Bear has no unique categories
Coda is categorized as Knowledge Base, Project Management, Document Creation, Task Management, Product Management, Meeting Management, Survey, and Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bear
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Coda
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Internet
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.1%
Computer Software
7.1%
Other
47.6%
Computer Software
17.5%
Information Technology and Services
13.7%
Financial Services
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Higher Education
3.6%
Other
53.5%
Discussions
Does Bear require iCloud to sync?
1 Comment
RL
Devices need to share the same iCloud credentials to sync via Bear Pro. You can still use the free version of Bear on either device.Read more
Bear has no more discussions with answers
How do I properly set notifications?
3 Comments
RM
Hi Eber, you have probably moved on from this question by now, but if you have questions like this in the future, the Coda Community forum is a great place...Read more
What is CODA program?
3 Comments
KH
A powerful, cloud-based document editor that integrates spreadsheets, documents, and most importantly, a lot of other cloud services in a clever and...Read more
How do you use Coda io?
3 Comments
EB
I use Coda to track my business, from project management to data capture and analysis to goal setting and tracking. Read more
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