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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
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 BearNotability
Star Rating
(43)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about NotabilitySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Bear excels in its tagging system, allowing for easy organization and retrieval of notes, while Notability's organization relies more on folders, which some users find less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Notability's audio recording feature is a standout, enabling users to record lectures and sync notes with audio, a functionality that Bear does not offer.
- G2 users highlight Bear's clean and minimalist interface, which many find enhances their writing experience, whereas some users feel that Notability's interface can be cluttered with too many options.
- Users on G2 appreciate Bear's markdown support, which allows for advanced formatting and is favored by users who prefer a more technical approach to note-taking, while Notability's formatting options are more basic.
- Reviewers say that Notability's handwriting recognition is superior, making it a preferred choice for users who take handwritten notes, while Bear does not support handwriting input at all.
- Users report that Bear's cross-device syncing is seamless and reliable, which is a significant advantage for users who work across multiple devices, while some Notability users have experienced syncing issues, particularly with large files.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bear
No pricing availableNotability
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Bear
No trial information availableNotability
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
38
9.3
30
Ease of Use
9.4
39
9.3
29
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
6
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.0
23
8.8
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
36
8.7
27
Features by Category
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bear and Notability are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Bear has no unique categories
Notability has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bear
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Notability
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%
Higher Education
17.9%
Education Management
15.4%
Hospital & Health Care
7.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.1%
Medical Practice
5.1%
Other
48.7%
Alternatives
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
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