The Best Open Source CherryTree AlternativesTop Note-taking Tools & Todo List Managers like CherryTree

The best open source alternative to CherryTree is Joplin. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to CherryTree and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to CherryTree are Zim, AppFlowy, Simplenote and Beaver Notes.

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A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

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CherryTree alternatives page was last updated Apr 25, 2024
  1. Joplin icon
     800 likes

    Joplin is a open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. The notes are searchable, can be copied, tagged and modified either from the applications directly or from your own text editor.

    66 Joplin alternatives
    Desktop and mobile apps

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Web Clipper
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Local Storage
    7.  Tagging
    8. Android icon  Android Sync
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  File Sync
    11.  Encrypted Notes
    12.  WebDAV Support
    Joplin iconCherryTree Icon

    Joplin VS CherryTree

    Is Joplin a good alternative to CherryTree?
     
    Comments about Joplin as an Alternative to CherryTree
     
    TBayAreaPat

    Wasn't impressed w/Joplin first time, but now that I have CherryTree, I reinstalled Joplin to compare. I quickly notice that I can't import webpages like with CherryTree complete html import. Then when I paste an article clipping into Joplin, it doesn't show the imported clickable links like CherryTree and Obsidian do. Uninstalling again.

    Negative commentAug 19, 2023
    0
    a a

    It supports hierarchical note

    Positive commentMar 11, 2022
    1
    distantkay

    It is not hierarchical note

    Negative commentDec 11, 2019
    2
    CherryTree Icon
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    • Most users think Joplin is a great CherryTree alternative.

    • Joplin is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to CherryTree.

    • Joplin is the most popular Open Source alternative to CherryTree.

    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceCherryTree is Free and Open Source
    • Joplin is Privacy focusedCherryTree is not according to our users
  2. Zim icon
     493 likes

    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    291 Zim alternatives
    Zim screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Plain text file
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Note organization
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Outliner
    9.  Text formatting
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Notebook
    Zim iconCherryTree Icon

    Zim VS CherryTree

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    Comments about Zim as an Alternative to CherryTree
     
       
    LordMax

    Very similar, simplest and use txt files

    Top positive commentSep 28, 2017
    4
    Sam Lander

    Similar.

    I prefer Zim because it is clean, can portable, and saves to .txt.

    Positive commentJul 26, 2023
    0
    Lenny Su

    I use Zim & CherryTree both.

    Positive commentApr 22, 2021
    1
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    • Almost everyone thinks Zim is a great CherryTree alternative.

    • Zim is Free and Open SourceCherryTree is also Free and Open Source
    • Zim is LightweightCherryTree is not according to our users
  3. AppFlowy icon
     158 likes

    AppFlowy is an open source alternative to Notion. You are in charge of your data and customizations.

    57 AppFlowy alternatives
    AppFlowy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Rust
    • iPhone
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Notebook
    11.  Wiki
    12.  Portable
    AppFlowy iconCherryTree Icon

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  4. Simplenote icon
     590 likes

    Made by the company behind WordPress, Simplenote enables users to take notes, lists, and ideas. These notes are stored on the cloud and are accessible across multiple devices.

    63 Simplenote alternatives
    Simplenote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Clean design
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cross-device syncing
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Search by tags
    4.  Simple text editor
    5.  Protected by Password
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Text Based Format
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Portable
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Ad-free
    Simplenote iconCherryTree Icon

    Simplenote VS CherryTree

    Is Simplenote a good alternative to CherryTree?
     
    Comments about Simplenote as an Alternative to CherryTree
     
       
    Guest

    It is not the equal of cherry notes. It is a great note ap for all three. I have been using cherry tree for several years and it is great. I will use the android version when it comes out. I use simple note with cherry notes and I will continue as it is a good lite weight application and easy to use and quick.

    Top positive commentMar 20, 2018
    2
    Guest

    Does not have hierarchical note ability

    Top negative commentJun 29, 2018
    15
    RemovedUser

    I can't add images to the notes

    Negative commentAug 1, 2021
    1
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    • Some users think Simplenote is a great CherryTree alternative, some don't.

    • Simplenote is Free and Open SourceCherryTree is also Free and Open Source
    • Simplenote is LightweightCherryTree is not according to our users
  5. Beaver Notes icon
     40 likes

    Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

    46 Beaver Notes alternatives
    Beaver Notes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  File Tagging
    3.  Tag based
    4.  Focus Mode
    5.  Note organization
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Support for @mentions
    12.  WYSIWYG Support
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    Beaver Notes VS CherryTree

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  6. Trilium Notes icon
     90 likes

    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    342 Trilium Notes alternatives
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Tree of notes
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Support for scripting
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Trilium Notes iconCherryTree Icon

    Trilium Notes VS CherryTree

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  7. Fossify Notes icon
     21 likes

    Introducing Fossify Notes – your ultimate tool for effortless note-taking, organization, and planning. Simplify your life with this intuitive organizer designed to streamline your tasks and ideas effortlessly.

    99 Fossify Notes alternatives
    Fossify Notes screenshot 1
    Fossify Notes screenshot 2
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    Fossify Notes screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Auto-saving
    8.  Note organization
    Fossify Notes iconCherryTree Icon

    Fossify Notes VS CherryTree

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  8. Turtl icon
     169 likes

    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    158 Turtl alternatives
    Turtl screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Sync on many devices
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Data portability
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  To do lists
    9.  Notebook
    10.  List management
    11.  Client side encryption
    12.  Password encryption
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2019.

    Turtl iconCherryTree Icon

    Turtl VS CherryTree

    Is Turtl a good alternative to CherryTree?
     
    Comments about Turtl as an Alternative to CherryTree
     
    Guest

    Cherrytree has mutch more options (tables, blob-fields) for saving files.

    Negative commentJun 14, 2018
    0
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    • Some users think Turtl is a great CherryTree alternative, some don't.

    • Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceCherryTree is Free and Open Source
    • Turtl is Privacy focusedCherryTree is not according to our users
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