The OneNote alternative that actually syncs reliably
OneNote's free, but the sync conflicts and the Microsoft-account lock-in burned you. Noteshik is conflict-free CRDT sync, works with any email, runs on Linux too, and exports to Markdown.
Sync that actually works
OneNote's sync conflicts have been an open complaint for a decade. Noteshik uses CRDT-based sync — concurrent edits merge automatically, no "This page wasn't able to sync" errors.
Standalone, not Microsoft-bound
Sign up with any email. No Microsoft account, no Office 365 dependency. If you don't already pay for Microsoft 365, you don't need to.
Linux is a first-class citizen
OneNote's Linux story is web-only with broken features. Our web client is the same on Linux, Mac, Windows — full functionality everywhere.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Noteshik | OneNote | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sync reliability | Conflict-free CRDT | Has known sync conflicts | Better |
| Search inside handwriting | Yes, on Pro+ | Yes | Tie |
| File size limit per note | Unlimited | 50 MB | Unlimited |
| Microsoft account required | No | Yes | Standalone |
| Price | $3.99/mo Pro | Free with Microsoft 365 | Cheaper standalone |
| Linux desktop | Web works perfectly | No native client | Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Premium tier | Password-protect sections only | Stronger |
Common questions
Can I import OneNote notebooks?+
Yes via OneNote → PDF/Markdown export, then drop in Noteshik. Direct .one importer is in beta.
Why is sync better than OneNote's?+
We use CRDTs (conflict-free replicated data types) instead of last-write-wins. Two devices editing the same note offline merge automatically when both come online.
Does it work on iPad with Apple Pencil?+
Yes — pressure, tilt, palm rejection. OneNote on iPad doesn't expose pressure to most paper styles.
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