Bear alternatives · Note-Taking
Bear alternatives with a Linux app
The Bear listing does not include a Linux app. 51 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list a Linux app.
Bear has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. 49 of them are free or have a free plan.
51 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Bear
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Obsidian
Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device
- Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Obsidian lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Obsidian also covers whiteboard.
- Free trial · from $8.31/mo
Inkdrop
Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync
- Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Bear has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Inkdrop lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Inkdrop is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Notesnook
Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform
- Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Notesnook lists a web app.
- Only Notesnook lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Notesnook is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
UpNote
Cross-platform notes app with a lifetime purchase option
- UpNote starts at $1.99 per month, or $39.99 once for lifetime (Premium). Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only UpNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- UpNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- UpNote also covers templates.
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Dynalist
Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks
- Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Dynalist lists a web app.
- Only Dynalist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Dynalist also covers tasks.
- Free
QOwnNotes
Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support
- QOwnNotes is free. Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Bear lists an iOS app.
- QOwnNotes is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Capacities
Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks
- Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Capacities lists a web app.
- Only Capacities lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Capacities also covers daily notes.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Logseq
Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files
- Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Logseq lists a web app.
- Only Logseq lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Bear lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from €2.40/mo
Joplin
Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose
- Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Joplin lists a web app.
- Only Joplin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Joplin is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free
Simplenote
Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform
- Simplenote is free. Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Simplenote lists a web app.
- Only Simplenote lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Bear lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $90/yr
Standard Notes
End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients
- Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
- Only Standard Notes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Standard Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
RemNote
Note-taking app with built-in flashcards and spaced repetition
- RemNote starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96). Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only RemNote lists a web app.
- Only RemNote lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- RemNote also covers databases and templates.
39 more that list a Linux app
- Amplenote
- Trilium Notes
- Supernotes
- TheBrain
- Tolaria
- Octarine
- Tangent Notes
- Beaver Notes
- NoteGen
- SilverBullet
- Marknote
- MindForger
- Tana Outliner
- Heptabase
- Workflowy
- Zoho Notebook
- SiYuan
- TiddlyWiki
- Fabric
- Heynote
- Lockbook
- FUTO Notes
- VNote
- Blinko
- Zim
- Anytype
- Xournal++
- Twos
- Mimiri Notes
- Saber
- Rnote
- Linwood Butterfly
- CherryTree
- NoteCase Pro
- TreeSheets
- Stylus Labs Write
- DeepNotes
- AppFlowy
- AFFiNE
Common questions
Which Bear alternatives have a Linux app?
Obsidian, Inkdrop, Notesnook, UpNote, Dynalist, QOwnNotes, Capacities, Logseq and 43 more list a Linux app.
Does Bear have a Linux app?
The Bear listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, iOS and Browser extension.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
Obsidian, Notesnook, UpNote, Dynalist, QOwnNotes, Capacities, Logseq, Joplin and 41 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Bear: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.