Bear Pro
The Bear Pro plan costs $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
What the plan includes
Adds iCloud sync across devices, note encryption and app lock, OCR search in PDFs and images, 28+ themes and export to PDF, HTML, DOCX and JPG.
As stated on bear.appThe plans either side of it
- Free$0one below
Markdown notes with tags, links, tables and sketches, and 3 themes. No sync between devices.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Lockbook | $2.99 a month | Yes |
| Joplin | $2.69 a month | Yes |
| Twos | $3.33 a month | Yes |
| Agenda | $3.33 a month | Yes |
| Cleft | $3.33 a month | Yes |
| Cryptee | $3.36 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Bear Pro questions
How much is the Bear Pro plan?
The Bear Pro plan costs $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Adds iCloud sync across devices, note encryption and app lock, OCR search in PDFs and images, 28+ themes and export to PDF, HTML, DOCX and JPG.
What is the difference between Bear Free and Bear Pro?
Free costs $0 and gives you markdown notes with tags, links, tables and sketches, and 3 themes. No sync between devices. Bear Pro costs $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year and gives you adds iCloud sync across devices, note encryption and app lock, OCR search in PDFs and images, 28+ themes and export to PDF, HTML, DOCX and JPG.
Does Bear have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. The free version covers writing and organizing notes with 3 themes. iCloud sync, note encryption, OCR search and export to PDF, HTML, DOCX and JPG need Bear Pro. There is also a 7-day free trial on both the monthly and yearly Bear Pro subscriptions.
When was this checked?
Oct 10, 2026, against https://bear.app/faq/features-and-price-of-bear-pro/. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.