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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Bear
Star Rating
(45)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(10,055)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Bear excels in providing a minimalistic user experience, which many users appreciate for its lack of distractions. One user highlighted the app's clean interface, stating it allows for focused note-taking and content creation without unnecessary clutter.
- Users say that Notion stands out for its versatility and integration capabilities. Reviewers have praised its ability to interconnect various tools and features, making it a powerful platform for managing tasks, notes, and even meeting transcriptions, which can be a game-changer for busy professionals.
- According to verified reviews, Bear's markdown support is a significant advantage for users who prefer writing in markdown format. One user mentioned the ease of exporting content to their blog, which enhances productivity for content creators.
- Reviewers mention that Notion's extensive feature set, including reminders and to-do lists, makes it a comprehensive tool for project management. Users have found these features particularly helpful in organizing their workflows and keeping track of tasks efficiently.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Bear's ease of use is a strong point, with many users finding it intuitive and straightforward. This simplicity is often contrasted with Notion's steeper learning curve, which some users feel can be overwhelming at first.
- Users report that while Bear has a smaller user base, it still offers solid support, with a focus on quality over quantity. In contrast, Notion's larger community and extensive resources provide a wealth of information and assistance, which can be beneficial for users seeking help with more complex features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bear
No pricing availableNotion
Free
Free
For individuals to organize personal projects and life
- Free for individual usage
- Basic forms
- Basic sites
Free Trial
Bear
No trial information availableNotion
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
40
8.8
7,362
Ease of Use
9.3
41
8.3
7,509
Ease of Setup
9.0
8
8.3
3,527
Ease of Admin
8.9
6
8.4
1,864
Quality of Support
8.0
23
8.5
5,199
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.9
1,722
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
37
9.4
7,409
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.7
3699
Not enough data
8.3
3620
Not enough data
8.6
3708
Not enough data
8.9
3831
Not enough data
7.7
3056
Not enough data
7.4
2843
Not enough data
8.4
3587
Not enough data
7.5
3190
Projects
Not enough data
8.8
3515
Not enough data
8.3
3109
Not enough data
7.4
2519
Not enough data
8.1
3342
Not enough data
8.5
3258
Not enough data
7.4
2569
Not enough data
7.8
2697
Not enough data
8.3
3421
Not enough data
7.2
2333
Not enough data
7.5
2600
Not enough data
7.7
2505
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.9
2758
Not enough data
7.8
2825
Not enough data
7.9
3095
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
2390
Not enough data
7.6
2441
Not enough data
8.2
3066
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
1349
Not enough data
7.9
1333
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
6.9
635
Not enough data
7.2
632
Not enough data
7.0
636
Not enough data
7.0
626
Not enough data
7.3
626
Not enough data
6.7
624
Not enough data
6.9
625
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.2
53
Not enough data
8.1
55
Not enough data
8.2
54
Data
Not enough data
8.0
219
Not enough data
8.0
213
Interaction
Not enough data
7.6
213
Not enough data
8.0
217
Not enough data
8.1
218
Not enough data
8.0
211
Not enough data
8.2
217
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
7.7
51
Learning
Not enough data
8.0
210
Not enough data
7.3
205
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.2
45
Not enough data
7.1
43
Content Generation
Not enough data
7.9
209
Not enough data
7.9
209
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.3
42
System
Not enough data
7.2
202
Not enough data
7.8
207
Not enough data
7.8
206
Not enough data
7.9
214
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.6
143
Not enough data
7.8
141
Not enough data
7.6
141
Not enough data
7.7
143
Not enough data
7.9
143
Not enough data
7.4
140
Not enough data
7.5
144
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.0
44
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.1
45
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
3451
Not enough data
8.3
3236
Not enough data
8.6
3404
Formatting
Not enough data
7.1
2179
Not enough data
8.0
2959
Not enough data
7.0
2181
Content
Not enough data
8.3
3042
Not enough data
8.4
3294
Not enough data
7.8
2440
Product Type
Not enough data
8.4
2677
Not enough data
7.4
2045
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
1063
Not enough data
8.5
1061
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.3
3662
Not enough data
8.0
3030
Not enough data
8.0
3158
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
2571
Not enough data
8.3
3333
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
3125
Not enough data
8.7
3612
Not enough data
7.8
3377
Not enough data
8.0
3132
Not enough data
7.4
2801
Not enough data
8.6
3514
Not enough data
7.6
2879
Not enough data
7.9
2895
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.3
925
Not enough data
7.4
938
Not enough data
7.0
913
Compatibility
Not enough data
7.8
319
Not enough data
7.8
316
Not enough data
7.3
307
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.1
172
Not enough data
7.1
172
Not enough data
7.2
170
Not enough data
7.1
167
Not enough data
6.9
165
Not enough data
7.0
167
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.7
318
Not enough data
7.7
309
Not enough data
7.3
308
Not enough data
7.7
309
Not enough data
8.1
319
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.4
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
311
Not enough data
7.3
313
Not enough data
7.6
317
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
101
Not enough data
7.5
101
Not enough data
7.3
96
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
97
Not enough data
7.4
96
Not enough data
7.3
97
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.5
93
Not enough data
7.7
95
Not enough data
7.5
93
Responses
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
7.7
470
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
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bear and Notion are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Bear has no unique categories
Notion is categorized as AI Chatbots, Knowledge Base, AI Writing Assistant, Enterprise Search Software, Project Management, AI Agent Builders, and AI Agents For Business Operations
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bear
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Notion
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
Marketing and Advertising
13.6%
Internet
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.8%
Computer Software
6.8%
Other
47.7%
Computer Software
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Higher Education
6.7%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
56.8%
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
Is there a way to make font and text boxes even smaller? I'm at the lowest font size already
2 Comments
NM
Not really. If you have already click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner and chosen small text, then at the moment that's all you can doRead more
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