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Bear vs NotePlan

Side-by-side comparison of two indie startups from the Startup Spotlight directory.

Option A
Bear

Bear

Productivity

Beautiful, flexible writing app for notes and prose.

Bear is a Markdown notes app for Apple devices, popular among writers for its minimal, focused interface.

Founder
Danilo Bonardi
Founded
2016
Team
1-10
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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Option B
NotePlan

NotePlan

Productivity

Markdown-based daily planner for Mac and iOS.

NotePlan combines a calendar, task list, and Markdown notes in one app — built by a solo developer, beloved by GTD enthusiasts.

Founder
Eduard Metzger
Founded
2018
Team
1-10
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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