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Bear vs Ulysses

Bear and Ulysses 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

AttributeBearUlysses
VendorShiny FrogUlysses GmbH & Co. KG
Rating★ 4.6★ 4.6
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsmacOS, iOSmacOS, iOS
Key featuresPretty Markdown, Tags, Light AI rewriteSheet library, Writing goals, Export
HeadquartersParma, ItalyHamburg, Germany
Founded20162013
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Bear and Ulysses share the same user rating (4.6★).
  • Bear is Freemium, while Ulysses is Paid.
  • Bear runs on macOS, iOS; Ulysses runs on macOS, iOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear or Ulysses better?

Bear and Ulysses are rated equally (4.6★) by users, so the better choice depends on your needs — see the feature and platform comparison above.

Which is cheaper, Bear or Ulysses?

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

Are Bear and Ulysses open source?

No — neither Bear nor Ulysses is open source.

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