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Bear vs Grammarly

Bear logo

Bear

Software

Markdown notes for Apple devices

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Grammarly logo

Grammarly

Software

Great writing, simplified

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Grammarly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bear built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client; Grammarly occasional false positives and grammatically incorrect suggestions that can introduce errors

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bear and Grammarly actually diverge.

Attributes where Bear and Grammarly differ
AttributeBearGrammarly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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

Nothing recorded that Grammarly does not also cover.

Only in Grammarly

  • Grammar checking
  • Spelling correction
  • Punctuation
  • Clarity suggestions
  • Engagement feedback
  • Delivery insights
  • Plagiarism checker
  • Citation generator

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bear

No use cases recorded yet. See the Bear review.

Grammarly

  • Email writingnot Bear
  • Document editingnot Bear
  • Academic writingnot Bear
  • Business communicationnot Bear
  • Content creationnot Bear

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bear

  • Built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client
  • Free tier is limited to 3 themes, 1 app icon and restricted export formats; iCloud sync requires Bear Pro
  • Bear Pro is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year after a 7 day free trial

Grammarly

  • Occasional false positives and grammatically incorrect suggestions that can introduce errors
  • Privacy concerns about sending text to Grammarly's servers for analysis
  • AI capabilities sometimes produce hallucinations and fabricated citations that appear grammatically correct

Pricing, plan by plan

Bear

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bear review.

Grammarly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic grammar and spelling checks
    • Tone visibility
    • 100 AI prompts per month
  • Pro$12/month
    • Sentence rewrites
    • Tone adjustment
    • Plagiarism and AI detection

Which should you pick?

Choose Bear if

Nothing in the data separates Bear from Grammarly on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Bear review

Choose Grammarly if

  • You need grammar checking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want spelling correction.
Grammarly review

Questions people ask

Is Bear or Grammarly better?
Neither clearly leads. Bear starts at On request and Grammarly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bear or Grammarly?
Grammarly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bear and Free for Grammarly.
Does Bear or Grammarly run on more platforms?
Bear runs on Web. Grammarly runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
Can I use Grammarly for free?
Yes. Grammarly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bear starts at On request.
What can Bear do that Grammarly cannot?
Grammarly covers Grammar checking, Spelling correction, Punctuation, Clarity suggestions.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grammarly: Does Grammarly have a free version?

Yes, Grammarly offers a free tier with basic spelling, grammar, and punctuation checks, tone visibility, and 100 AI prompts per month. The Pro plan ($12/month annual) adds sentence rewriting, plagiarism detection, and 2,000 AI prompts.

Source
Grammarly: What platforms does Grammarly work with?

Grammarly works across 1 million+ apps including Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Slack, Gmail, and web browsers. It also integrates with productivity tools like Asana, Jira, Monday.com, Confluence, and HubSpot.

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Grammarly: Can I use Grammarly offline?

Grammarly requires an internet connection to function, though the browser extension works with some offline text areas. For offline use, the desktop app and browser extensions sync when reconnected.

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Grammarly: What is included in the Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan includes unlimited team members, dedicated support, custom roles and permissions, data loss prevention, bring-your-own-key encryption, and unlimited AI prompts. Pricing is custom and available by contacting sales.

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