Productivity · head to head
Bear Notes vs Pitch
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bear Notes apple only: Bear runs on Mac, iPhone and iPad with no Windows, Android or web app; Pitch free plan is capped at a one time 100 AI credits and 2 external guests
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bear Notes and Pitch actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bear Notes | Pitch |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | MacOS, IOS, IPadOS | Web |
| Founded | 2015 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Bear Notes
- Markdown-based notes
- Powerful tag system
- Rich text formatting
- Image support
- iCloud sync
- Dark and light themes
- Encryption support
- Backup and restore
Only in Pitch
Nothing recorded that Bear Notes does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Bear Notes
- Markdown note taking on Apple devicesnot Pitch
- Organising notes with nested hashtags rather than foldersnot Pitch
- Exporting notes to PDF, DOCX, HTML or ePubnot Pitch
Pitch
- Pitch deck presentationsnot Bear Notes
- Sales presentationsnot Bear Notes
- Team meetingsnot Bear Notes
- Board deck presentationsnot Bear Notes
- Marketing deliverablesnot Bear Notes
- Startup presentationsnot Bear Notes
- Design portfoliosnot Bear Notes
- Project proposalsnot Bear Notes
- Business reportsnot Bear Notes
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Bear Notes
- Apple only: Bear runs on Mac, iPhone and iPad with no Windows, Android or web app
- Sync across devices requires Bear Pro and works through iCloud only
- The free version is limited to 3 export formats, 3 themes and 1 app icon
- OCR search inside images and PDFs is Pro only
- Note encryption is Pro only
- The Pro trial lasts 7 days
Pitch
- Free plan is capped at a one time 100 AI credits and 2 external guests
- Enterprise features such as SAML based SSO and SCIM are gated behind a 30 plus seat custom plan
- The 17 percent discount on Plus, Team and Business plans requires annual billing
Pricing, plan by plan
Bear Notes
Free- FreeFree
- Note creation and organization
- Tags
- Local sync
- Premium$1.99/month
- iCloud sync
- Themes
- Markdown export
Pitch
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Pitch review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Bear Notes if
- You need markdown-based notes.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS.
- You also want powerful tag system.
Questions people ask
- Is Bear Notes or Pitch better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bear Notes starts at Free and Pitch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bear Notes or Pitch?
- Bear Notes starts at Free and Pitch at Free.
- Does Bear Notes or Pitch run on more platforms?
- Bear Notes runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS. Pitch runs on Web.
- Can I use Bear Notes for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Bear Notes best used for?
- Bear Notes is most often used for markdown note taking on apple devices, organising notes with nested hashtags rather than folders, exporting notes to pdf, docx, html or epub. Of those, markdown note taking on apple devices and organising notes with nested hashtags rather than folders are not what Pitch is typically brought in for.
- What can Bear Notes do that Pitch cannot?
- Bear Notes covers Markdown-based notes, Powerful tag system, Rich text formatting, Image support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bear Notes: How much does Bear Pro cost per month or year?
Bear Pro costs $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. Annual subscribers receive a 15% discount compared to monthly pricing.
SourcePitch: Is Pitch free to use?
Yes, Pitch's Free plan lets you create unlimited presentations forever. Paid plans (Plus, Team, Business) pricing varies by seat count and billing cycle.
SourceBear Notes: Does Bear offer a free trial before committing to a subscription?
Yes, Bear Pro includes a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.
SourcePitch: Can I hire Pitch to build my presentation for me?
Pitch doesn't offer custom design services. Instead, users can leverage Pitch Agent for rapid presentation generation or select from 150+ templates. The company can recommend creative agencies familiar with the platform.
SourceBear Notes: What export formats are available with Bear Pro?
Bear Pro subscribers can export notes in multiple formats including TXT, Markdown, TextBundle, RTF, PDF, JPG, HTML, DOCX, and ePub.
SourcePitch: Does Pitch offer a free trial?
Free trials are available to some customers depending on their needs. Contact support for eligibility information.
SourceBear Notes: Can I sync my notes across devices with the free Bear plan?
No, iCloud sync is only available with Bear Pro. The free plan allows local note access but does not support cloud synchronization across devices.
SourcePitch: Can I import my existing deck, and in what format?
Yes, you can upload a PPTX file. Users coming from Google Slides, Keynote, or other tools should export to PPTX format first.
SourceBear Notes: What features are included in the free Bear plan?
The free plan includes local note access, document scanning, limited export formats, 3 themes, and 1 app icon. PDF and image search requires Bear Pro.
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