blackbear
Write private Markdown notes and share them when you choose.
A local-first workspace with a formatted Markdown notes editor, wiki-links, folders, tags, search, and note history. Import notes from other apps or Markdown exports, and export standard Markdown. The app works offline for free; optional paid Cloud plans add encrypted sync and hosted sharing. Shared notes can be edited together, while the wider workspace also includes tasks, calendars, and documents.
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What is blackbear best for?
blackbear is a freemium Markdown tool best suited to people who want private markdown notes with optional encrypted sharing and live collaboration. It is available as Web app, Desktop app on Web, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and its source status is proprietary.
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Reviewed October 1, 2026
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Editing experience
Files and offline use
- Folder or workspace support
- Works offline
Long documents
- Document search
- Tabs or multiple documents
Markdown support
- Tables
- Task lists
- Math
Collaboration and history
- Real-time collaboration
- Revision history
At a glance
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Source
- Proprietary
- Best for
- People who want private Markdown notes with optional encrypted sharing and live collaboration
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