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Bear vs Pitch

Bear logo

Bear

Productivity

Markdown notes for Apple devices

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Pitch logo

Pitch

Productivity

A complete presentation workspace

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bear built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client; Pitch free plan is capped at a one time 100 AI credits and 2 external guests
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bear and Pitch actually diverge.

Attributes where Bear and Pitch differ
AttributeBearPitch

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

What people use each for

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

Bear

  • Note-taking with document scanningnot Pitch
  • Cross-device note synchronizationnot Pitch

Pitch

  • Pitch deck presentationsnot Bear
  • Sales presentationsnot Bear
  • Team meetingsnot Bear
  • Board deck presentationsnot Bear
  • Marketing deliverablesnot Bear
  • Startup presentationsnot Bear
  • Design portfoliosnot Bear
  • Project proposalsnot Bear
  • Business reportsnot 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

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

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Local note access
    • Document scanning
    • PDF, image, text, markdown, HTML, DOCX, ePub export
  • Pro$2.99/month
    • All free features plus 28+ themes
    • 15 app icons
    • PDF and image search across notes
  • Pro$29.99/year
    • All free features plus 28+ themes
    • 15 app icons
    • PDF and image search across notes

Pitch

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Pitch review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bear if

  • You want to start without paying.
Bear review

Choose Pitch if

  • You want to start without paying.
Pitch review

Questions people ask

Is Bear or Pitch better?
Neither clearly leads. Bear 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 or Pitch?
Bear starts at Free and Pitch at Free.
Does Bear or Pitch run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Bear for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bear best used for?
Bear is most often used for note-taking with document scanning, cross-device note synchronization. Of those, note-taking with document scanning and cross-device note synchronization are not what Pitch is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bear: Does Bear offer a free plan?

Yes, Bear has a free plan with local note access, document scanning, and export to multiple formats, but without iCloud sync or PDF/image search.

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Pitch: 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.

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Bear: How much does Bear Pro cost?

Bear Pro is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. The yearly plan offers approximately 15% savings compared to monthly billing.

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Pitch: 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.

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Bear: Is there a free trial for Bear Pro?

Yes, Bear Pro includes a 7-day free trial before charging begins.

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Pitch: Does Pitch offer a free trial?

Free trials are available to some customers depending on their needs. Contact support for eligibility information.

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Pitch: 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.

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