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Bear vs Hey

Bear and Hey are both Productivity tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, user ratings, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeBearHey
VendorShiny Frog37signals
Rating★ 4.6★ 4.4
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsmacOS, iOSWeb, Mobile
Key featuresPretty Markdown, Tags, Light AI rewriteScreening inbox for strangers, Imbox / Feed / Paper Trail, Hey World pages
HeadquartersParma, ItalyChicago, USA
Founded20162020
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Bear has a higher user rating (4.6★ vs 4.4★).
  • Bear is Freemium, while Hey is Paid.
  • Bear runs on macOS, iOS; Hey runs on Web, Mobile.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear or Hey better?

By user rating, Bear scores higher (4.6★ vs 4.4★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Bear or Hey?

Bear is Freemium and Hey is Paid. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Bear and Hey open source?

No — neither Bear nor Hey is open source.

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