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At a Glance
Bear
Bear
Star Rating
(43)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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Spaces
Spaces
Star Rating
(20)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Bear excels in its intuitive interface, with a G2 rating of 9.4 for ease of use, making it a favorite among those who prioritize a seamless user experience. In contrast, Spaces, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower rating of 9.2, indicating that some users find it less straightforward.
  • Reviewers mention that Bear's note organization features, particularly the tagging system, are highly praised for their effectiveness in managing large volumes of notes. Users on G2 highlight that this feature significantly enhances productivity, whereas Spaces' organization tools, while functional, do not receive the same level of acclaim.
  • G2 users indicate that Bear's customer support, with a quality rating of 8.0, could improve, especially in response times. In comparison, Spaces has a higher support rating of 8.9, with users noting that they appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team.
  • Reviewers mention that Bear's product direction, rated at 7.4, suggests some uncertainty about future updates and features, which may concern potential long-term users. Conversely, Spaces has a slightly better product direction rating of 7.5, indicating a more positive outlook among its users regarding future developments.
  • Users say that Bear's setup process, rated at 8.9, is generally straightforward, but some users report minor challenges with initial configurations. Spaces, however, shines in this area with a higher rating of 9.7, as users find the setup process to be exceptionally easy and quick.
  • Reviewers mention that Bear has a strong focus on small-business needs, with 61.9% of reviews coming from this segment, which aligns well with its feature set. Spaces also caters to small businesses, with 63.2% of reviews from this market, but some users feel that its features are more generalized and less tailored to specific business needs.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bear
No pricing available
Spaces
No pricing available
Free Trial
Bear
No trial information available
Spaces
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
38
7.9
16
Ease of Use
9.4
39
9.2
16
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
9.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.9
6
9.3
5
Quality of Support
8.0
23
8.9
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
36
7.5
14
Features by Category
Note-Taking SoftwareHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bear
Bear
Spaces
Spaces
Bear and Spaces are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Bear
Bear has no unique categories
Spaces
Spaces has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bear
Bear
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.9%
Spaces
Spaces
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Bear
Bear
Internet
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.1%
Computer Software
7.1%
Other
47.6%
Spaces
Spaces
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Insurance
10.5%
Textiles
5.3%
Real Estate
5.3%
Public Safety
5.3%
Other
57.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Bear
Bear
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Leonardo D.
LD
Leonardo D.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Both user interface and user experience are absolutely amazing. Shortcuts really save your time and helps you keeping notes greatly organized.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

I had a coupon code that wasn't working and reached out and customer service tried to help me, but when it didn't work they basically threw their hands up and said too bad... the cost for Bear Pro isn't that much, but the experience with customer service...

Spaces
Spaces
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Insurance

Currently, there are a lot of platforms being marketed to help with collaboration of projects in the workplace. I have worked with several in the past, including such as Microsoft Teams, but I feel Evernote Spaces was the best platform. It took a note...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

It's a little to cluttered and wish it can look a little more organized.

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Bear
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Spaces
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Discussions
Bear
Bear Discussions
Does Bear require iCloud to sync?
1 comment
Rob L.
RL
Devices need to share the same iCloud credentials to sync via Bear Pro. You can still use the free version of Bear on either device.Read more
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Spaces
Spaces Discussions
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