Open Source CherryTree Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to CherryTree for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Windows alternative is Joplin. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to CherryTree and many of them are open source and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Windows alternatives to CherryTree are Zim, AppFlowy, Simplenote and Trilium Notes.

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     940 likes

    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    202 Joplin alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Joplin vs CherryTree Comments
    TBayAreaPat
    Negative
    0

    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.

    distantkay
    Negative
    3

    It is not hierarchical note

    a a
    Positive
    1

    It supports hierarchical note

    • Joplin is Freemium and Open SourceCherryTree is Free and Open Source
    • Joplin is Lightweight, Minimalistic and DecentralizedCherryTree is not according to our users
  2. Zim icon

    Zim

     518 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"...

    355 Zim alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Zim vs CherryTree Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    LordMax
    4

    Very similar, simplest and use txt files

    miramanee
    0

    I chose Cherytree as an alternative to ZIM. And since I'm now looking for an alternative to Cherrytree, ZIM cannot be the answer. Both have significant shortcomings, especially ZIM.

    Sam Lander
    Positive
    0

    Similar.

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

    3 of 7 comments
    • Zim is Free and Open SourceCherryTree is also Free and Open Source
    • Zim is LightweightCherryTree is not according to our users
  4. AppFlowy icon

    AppFlowy

     212 likes

    Open-source workspace offering complete data control, deep customization via themes, plugins, and templates, native multi-platform support using Flutter and Rust, offline access, privacy features, collaborative tools, and easy extensibility for all users.

    146 AppFlowy alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    Offers fast, distraction-free note-taking via a high-performance editor with real-time Markdown, local-first storage, image support, Kanban task boards, intuitive drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, configurable themes, fast searc...

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  6. Simplenote icon

    Simplenote

     610 likes

    Cloud-based, open-source note-taking app supporting plain text notes, lists, and ideas with real-time sync, multi-device support, version history, markdown, tagging, collaborative editing, no ads, and free registration required for all cloud features.

    183 Simplenote alternatives

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    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Simplenote vs CherryTree Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    2

    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 Negative Comment
    Guest
    15

    Does not have hierarchical note ability

    RemovedUser
    Negative
    1

    I can't add images to the notes

    3 of 5 comments
    • Simplenote is Free and Open SourceCherryTree is also Free and Open Source
    • Simplenote is Lightweight and MinimalisticCherryTree is not according to our users
  8. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

     126 likes

    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    425 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Trilium Notes vs CherryTree Comments
    miramanee
    Negative
    0

    This program has no sense of data protection. Without even asking a question, it simply installed itself in the secure area of user data. That's not acceptable. I want to be asked what is being installed and where. After all, you also ask where the toilet is and don't just relieve yourself across the apartment.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceCherryTree is also Free and Open Source
    • Trilium Notes is LightweightCherryTree is not according to our users
  10. QOwnNotes icon

    QOwnNotes

     102 likes

    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    315 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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    QOwnNotes vs CherryTree Comments
    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    Has a good and fast search, code syntax highlighting. The software is pretty fast, like Cherry Tree and has a lot of format features, tags, hierarchical folders. You can change all the panels in dashboard, fully customizable. There is a dark mode.

    • QOwnNotes is Free and Open SourceCherryTree is also Free and Open Source
    • QOwnNotes is LightweightCherryTree is not according to our users
  11. HelixNotes icon

    HelixNotes

     20 likes

    HelixNotes is a local markdown note-taking app built with Rust, Tauri 2.0, and SvelteKit. Your notes are standard .md files on your filesystem - sync with whatever you want or nothing at all.

    146 HelixNotes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  12. Turtl icon

    Turtl

     180 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    The last update is from 2019.

    Turtl vs CherryTree Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    • Turtl is Freemium and Open SourceCherryTree is Free and Open Source
  13. Marknote icon

    Marknote

     29 likes

    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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  14. NeverWrite icon

    NeverWrite

     19 likes

    NeverWrite is a local-first knowledge workspace for people who need to handle workflows with multiple parallel agents and subagents. Built like a code editor, but for markdown. It has inline review changes, like Cursor and others.

    70 NeverWrite alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  15. Reor icon

    Reor

     33 likes

    Reor is an AI-powered desktop note-taking app: it automatically links related ideas, answers questions on your notes and provides semantic search. Everything is stored locally and you can edit your notes with an Obsidian-like markdown editor.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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