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Description

Bear is an elegant and versatile writing application designed for composing notes and literary pieces. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Bear allows you to capture your thoughts wherever creativity sparks. Stay organized with to-do lists that sync seamlessly across all devices. Connect your notes to one another, creating a cohesive body of work, while hashtags help you categorize your ideas effectively. For added security, utilize Face/Touch ID to safeguard your private notes. Whether you need to jot down quick thoughts or draft comprehensive essays, Bear is an ideal tool. Its focus mode enhances concentration, and the sophisticated markup features cater to the needs of online writers. Additionally, full in-line image support enriches your narratives and makes your writing visually engaging. With Bear, crafting your ideas has never been more enjoyable and efficient.

Description

Obsidian serves as a robust knowledge management tool that operates using a directory of plain text Markdown files stored locally. Much like the way our minds shift from one concept to another, your second brain should mimic this non-linear pattern. In Obsidian, the process of creating and navigating "connections" between notes is seamless and intuitive. Cultivate your notes with care, and at the end of your day, take a moment to appreciate the intricate web of knowledge you've created. Personalization in note-taking is key, and if you've experimented with various applications but always felt something was amiss, Obsidian offers a refreshing alternative. Designed to be highly customizable, it features 22 essential plugins and 149 additional community-created plugins, allowing you to tailor your toolkit and get started in just a few minutes. Furthermore, when Obsidian reaches version 1.0, you'll have the option to integrate third-party plugins or even create your own, opening up endless possibilities. In today's landscape, where cloud services are vulnerable to sudden changes or shutdowns, relying on proprietary formats and facing potential data lock-in is the last thing you need. With Obsidian, your information remains securely within a local folder, giving you peace of mind and complete control over your data. This ensures that your knowledge remains accessible and safe, no matter what the future holds.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Snipd Yes 
Superlist Yes 
Tabularia Yes 
Amurex No 
Automna No 
FlowShare No 
Friendware No 
Hyprnote No 
Inbox AI No 
Markdown No 
Mermaid Chart No 
Msty No 
Oats No 
Pieces No 
Podwise No 
Readwise Reader No 
Sofos No 
Unabyss No 
VoiceInk No 
nao No 

Integrations

Snipd Yes 
Superlist Yes 
Tabularia Yes 
Amurex Yes 
Automna Yes 
FlowShare Yes 
Friendware Yes 
Hyprnote Yes 
Inbox AI Yes 
Markdown Yes 
Mermaid Chart Yes 
Msty Yes 
Oats Yes 
Pieces Yes 
Podwise Yes 
Readwise Reader Yes 
Sofos Yes 
Unabyss Yes 
VoiceInk Yes 
nao Yes 

Pricing Details

$1.49 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$25 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Shiny Frog

Founded

2005

Country

Ireland

Website

bear.app/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Obsidian

Website

obsidian.md/

Product Features

Note-Taking

Categories / Organization No 
Clip From Web No 
Document Scanning No 
Formatting / Markdown No 
Handwriting No 
Hyperlinking No 
Image Insertion No 
List/Checklist Creation No 
Printing No 
Search No 
Sharing / Collaboration No 
Syncing No 
Templates No 
Voice Notes No 

Productivity

Collaboration No 
Database Creation No 
Document Creation No 
File Sharing No 
Notes Management Yes 
Office Suite No 
Presentation Tools No 
Project Management No 
Task Management No 
Team Chat No 

Product Features

Note-Taking

Categories / Organization No 
Clip From Web No 
Document Scanning No 
Formatting / Markdown No 
Handwriting No 
Hyperlinking No 
Image Insertion No 
List/Checklist Creation No 
Printing No 
Search No 
Sharing / Collaboration No 
Syncing No 
Templates No 
Voice Notes No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

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