When it comes to note-taking platforms/apps that can also very efficiently double as a project management system or digital file cabinet, Evernote holds its own spot in the market.
Evernote is without a doubt a very well-thought-out platform/service with mobile and desktop apps for some of the most popular OSes out there, browser extensions, as well as a competent web-based app.
So, what if you want to use Evernote on Linux? Well, you can access it via the browser, but the official Evernote client for Linux is not ready at the time of this writing (currently in private beta).
Therefore, if an Evernote desktop app for Linux is what you want, you can either request early access to the aforementioned Beta program or try out Tusk.
The truth of the matter is, there’s a very slim chance Tusk will disappoint you since it has a lot to offer.
What is Tusk?
Tusk is a stylish, refined, and modern-looking Evernote client that works on all platforms such as Windows, macOS, and Linux (Arch Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, Fedora, pretty much all of them since it also ships as an AppImage).
It’s an unofficial, free, and community-developed and maintained project available in over 140 languages. In short, a valid alternative client for Linux environments.
Features
Don’t think that Tusk is one of those plain Electron-based wrappers for web apps, as Tusk really brings forth a lot of functionalies. For instance, it has a fully scalable GUI, an auto-update feature, support for custom shortcuts, Compact and Focus modes, various GUI themes.
The app also provides you with an easy way to navigate between your Evernote projects just by using the keyboard, support for drag and drop, the ability to export and save notes (PDF, HTML, and Markdown), and it also boasts Yinxiang support.
Verdict
It may not be an official client, but Tusk has almost everything a Linux user might want and need from an Evernote desktop app.
