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Bear vs Things

Bear and Things 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

AttributeBearThings
VendorShiny FrogCultured Code
Rating★ 4.6★ 4.8
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsmacOS, iOSmacOS, iOS, watchOS
Key featuresPretty Markdown, Tags, Light AI rewriteToday / Upcoming, Apple-native, No AI religion
HeadquartersParma, ItalyStuttgart, Germany
Founded20162009
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Things has a higher user rating (4.8★ vs 4.6★).
  • Bear is Freemium, while Things is Paid.
  • Bear runs on macOS, iOS; Things runs on macOS, iOS, watchOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear or Things better?

By user rating, Things scores higher (4.8★ vs 4.6★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Bear or Things?

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

Are Bear and Things open source?

No — neither Bear nor Things is open source.

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