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Bear vs Microsoft OneNote
Context: Note-taking Apps · methodology v1.0.0 · 19 rows
| Attribute | BearShiny Frog | Microsoft OneNoteMicrosoft |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | — | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/resources/onenote-api-overview |
| Tags | markdown, apple, writing, notes | microsoft, notebook, collaboration, free |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | desktop, mobile | SaaS, desktop, mobile |
| Desktop apps | macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | true |
| Free trial | true | — |
| License model | proprietary | proprietary |
| Pricing model | free, subscription | free, subscription |
| Starting price | 2.99 | — |
| Trial length | 7 | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | Markdown editing with tables and todo lists, Tag-based organization, iCloud sync (Pro), Note encryption (Pro), Export to PDF, HTML, DOCX, JPG, OCR search in photos and PDFs (Pro) | Free-form canvas notebooks, Sections and pages organization, Ink drawing with searchable handwriting, Real-time co-authoring, Audio notes and screen clippings, REST API access via Microsoft Graph |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | — | true |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Apple-device users who want fast, native Markdown notes organized with tags rather than folders. | Users already in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem who want a free-form notebook with Office integration and organizational tenant access. |
| Company-size fit | individual | individual, SMB, enterprise |
| Primary use cases | Personal note taking, Writing | Personal note taking, Meeting and class notes, Team collaboration notebooks |
| Skill level | beginner | beginner |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 2016 | 2003 |
| Vendor type | commercial | commercial |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Note-taking Apps category for definitions.