Local-first, markdown-based notes app for macOS, Windows, Linux, Android and iOS, with optional self-hosted or your-own-cloud sync.
1.3K0JavaScriptMITUpdated 2 days ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Bear (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Bear? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
Quick comparison
| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver-Notes/Beaver-Notes | ★ 1.3K | MIT | 2 days ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Bear?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Bear on Repolode are Beaver-Notes.
- Which Bear alternative should I choose?
- Beaver-Notes has the most GitHub stars and is released under MIT. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.