Made in IndiaFree
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Bear
by Shiny Frog · Parma, Italy · Since 2016
Markdown notes for Apple.
Notes, docs & knowledge managementFree plan
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.5
- transparency & India fit
What is Bear?
Bear is notes, docs & knowledge management from Shiny Frog, based in Parma, Italy and has been building software since 2016. Markdown notes for Apple.
Note-taking and knowledge tools range from personal note apps to team wikis and all-in-one workspaces. The market has consolidated around a few flexible products, with strong free tiers that cover most individuals and small teams.
A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.
What works well
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +10 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Bear features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Bear adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Rich-text and markdown editing
- Databases, tables and templates
- Team wikis and permissions
- Web clipping and search
- AI summarisation and writing
- Offline access and sync
- Integrations and embeds
- Export and backup
- Free plan to start without a card
Bear pricing
Entry price
Free plan
Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features
How Bear charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on bear.app.
Specifications
- Category
- Notes, docs & knowledge management
- Vendor
- Shiny Frog
- Headquarters
- Parma, Italy
- Founded
- 2016
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Bear — frequently asked questions
What is Bear?+
Bear is notes, docs & knowledge management by Shiny Frog. Markdown notes for Apple.
How much does Bear cost?+
Bear has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does Bear offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Bear offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Bear made in India?+
No. Bear is developed by Shiny Frog in Parma, Italy, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Bear best suited for?+
Bear suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for notes, docs & knowledge management.
What are the best alternatives to Bear?+
Popular alternatives in notes, docs & knowledge management include Zoho Notebook, Zoho Writer, Microsoft OneNote. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Bear deployed?+
Bear is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Shiny Frog
Shiny Frog · Parma, Italy · Founded 2016 · 1 product in our catalogue
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