The Notion alternative for people who actually take notes
Notion makes you build a database to write a note. Noteshik just opens. Native speed, full offline, real stylus support, and $3.99/mo instead of $10. The note-taker's note app.
Speed without the build
Notion is brilliant for project ops, slow for jotting. Noteshik treats notes as the unit, not pages-as-databases. You start typing in under a second.
Real offline
Noteshik works on a plane, in a tunnel, on hotel wifi. Notion's offline is read-mostly with sync conflicts. Ours is conflict-free CRDT-based — write anywhere, syncs when you're back.
Stylus actually works
Apple Pencil, Surface Pen, Samsung S Pen — pressure, tilt, palm rejection. Notion has no real handwriting support. If you ever sketch a diagram, this matters.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Noteshik | Notion | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99/mo Pro | $10/mo Plus | Save 60% |
| Speed (load time) | Native, < 1s | Web app, 3-6s | Instant |
| Offline | Full offline edit + sync | Limited / read-only | Real offline |
| Stylus + handwriting | Yes, pressure-sensitive | No | Notion has none |
| Note-first (vs database-first) | Notes are the unit | Pages-as-databases | Less friction |
| Mobile usability | Designed mobile-first | Desktop-port to mobile | Better on phone |
| AI included | Pro tier | $10/mo add-on | Bundled |
Common questions
Can I import my Notion pages?+
Yes. Export your Notion workspace as Markdown, drop the zip into Noteshik. Page hierarchy and inline content come through.
What about Notion databases?+
Tables and lists migrate as tables. If you used databases as project trackers, the data is preserved as a structured table you can sort and filter.
Is Noteshik really faster?+
Yes — Notion is a web app rendered through their servers. Noteshik runs natively on your device with local-first storage. Cold load is under 1 second vs 3–6.
Does Noteshik have AI like Notion AI?+
Yes, included on Pro. Summarize, ask questions of your notes, transcribe handwriting. Notion AI is $10/mo extra; ours is bundled.
Ready to switch?
Free to start. No credit card. Move your existing notes in 60 seconds.
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