CherryTree Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to CherryTree for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Obsidian. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Joplin or Zim. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to CherryTree and 14 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to CherryTree are Simplenote, AppFlowy, Trilium Notes and Dynalist.

CherryTree alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of CherryTree.

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

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Obsidian
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Project Management Tool
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Linux
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iPad
Snapcraft
Flathub
32 Obsidian alternatives
Obsidian is a note-taking app that lets you create a personal knowledge graph with ease. It is designed for non-linear thinking and allows you to easily link your notes together wiki-style.
- - Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to CherryTree.
- - Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to CherryTree.
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Obsidian Features
1. Support for MarkDownObsidian supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Works OfflineObsidian can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Obsidian without registration.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsObsidian can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. Dark ModeObsidian supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. No TrackingObsidian will not track you or use your personal data.
7. LightweightObsidian consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
8. Syntax HighlightingObsidian supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
9. Ad-freeObsidian doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Local Storage
Graph view
Bidirectional links
Personal Information Manager (PIM)
Backlink
Knowledge Management
Custom themes
Note organization
Knowledge Base structuring
Write files in markdown
Comments about Obsidian as a Alternative to CherryTree
Almost everyone thinks Obsidian is a great CherryTree alternative.
jdakfkj333
Very similar format. Obsidian will be better for most people as it has many plugins.

CherryTree is faster and open-source.
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TBayAreaPat
I don't see a way to import webpages in Obisidian like I do with CherryTree if you save a webpage as CompleteHtml. I'm still new with it all, but I somehow find CherryTree easier to use and more organized.
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andgregorik
CherryTree feels like an ancient WIP beta of Obsidian. I used to be a CT guy for 2 yrs but as of late 2020 I'm an Obsidian convert. It does everything that CT can but with panache and speed. And of course it does a lot more.
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Joplin
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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Windows
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Android
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Self-Hosted
AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
Cloudron
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Termux
Firefox
23 Joplin alternatives
Joplin is a free, 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.
- - Joplin is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to CherryTree.
- - Joplin is the most popular Open Source alternative to CherryTree.
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Joplin Features
1. Support for MarkDownJoplin supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. End-to-End EncryptionJoplin has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Privacy focusedJoplin is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Joplin.
6. Works OfflineJoplin can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Ad-freeJoplin doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Joplin.
9. LightweightJoplin consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Local Storage
Android Sync
Tagging
Encrypted Notes
WebDAV Support
Write files in markdown
Multiplatform
Synchronization
Plugin system
Export to HTML
Comments about Joplin as a Alternative to CherryTree
Most users think Joplin is a great CherryTree alternative.
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.
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a a
It supports hierarchical note
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distantkay
It is not hierarchical note
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Zim
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Flathub
Flatpak
286 Zim alternatives
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"...
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Zim Features
1. Works OfflineZim can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Zim.
3. WYSIWYG SupportZim integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
4. PortableZim can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeZim doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Full-Text SearchZim lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
7. Spell CheckingZim can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
8. File VersioningZim has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
9. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsZim can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Plain text file
Wiki-like interface
Cross-Platform
Outliner
Wiki
Text formatting
Nested Notes
Export to HTML
LaTeX Equations
Outline folding
Comments about Zim as a Alternative to CherryTree
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Aas
Same concept, but stores data in plain text file, so you can browse your notes even without the app. For example on Android with any text editor.
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jdakfkj333
Similar.

I prefer Zim because it is clean, can portable, and saves to .txt.
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Lenny Su
I use Zim & CherryTree both.
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andgregorik
Unlike CherryTree, Zim hates Windows with a passion, and it's no longer supported as of 2019. Also, no dark theme. CT's UI feels snappier, faster. Other than that, Zim & CT are very close.
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pihentagy
WYSIWYG editor, hierarchical structure, plain text files, versioning (handles git). Great tool!
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Simplenote
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
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Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
15 Simplenote alternatives
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.
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Simplenote Features
1. Support for MarkDownSimplenote supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Dark ModeSimplenote supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Full-Text SearchSimplenote lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
4. No TrackingSimplenote will not track you or use your personal data.
5. Ad-freeSimplenote doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Distraction-freeSimplenote has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
7. File VersioningSimplenote has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
8. LightweightSimplenote consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
9. PortableSimplenote can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Cross-device syncing
Search by tags
Clean design
Simple text editor
Protected by Password
Notes synchronisation
Android Sync
Text Based Format
Tagging
Tag based
Comments about Simplenote as a Alternative to CherryTree
Some users think Simplenote is a great CherryTree alternative, some don't.
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.
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Guest
Just as easy to use as Cherry tree and is multi-platform. (no cherry tree on Mac). I have to use Windows (work). I use Mac (home) use Ubuntu for work notes. (my choice).
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Guest
Not the same. No multi-level sub-folder system.
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RemovedUser
I can't add images to the notes
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Guest
Does not have hierarchical note ability
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AppFlowy
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Rust
31 AppFlowy alternatives
AppFlowy is an open source alternative to Notion. You are in charge of your data and customizations.
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AppFlowy Features
1. Privacy focusedAppFlowy is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Works OfflineAppFlowy can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Kanban BoardAppFlowy allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
4. Dark ModeAppFlowy supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Ad-freeAppFlowy doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. No TrackingAppFlowy will not track you or use your personal data.
7. WYSIWYG SupportAppFlowy integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
8. LightweightAppFlowy consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
9. PortableAppFlowy can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Note organization
Notebook
Support for MarkDown
Cloud Sync
Wiki
Rust
Trilium Notes
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Cloudron
Firefox
345 Trilium Notes alternatives
Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.
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Trilium Notes Features
1. Dark ModeTrilium Notes supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. End-to-End EncryptionTrilium Notes has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. No TrackingTrilium Notes will not track you or use your personal data.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. Works OfflineTrilium Notes can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Trilium Notes.
7. Ad-freeTrilium Notes doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Privacy focusedTrilium Notes is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
9. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Trilium Notes simultaneously.
Knowledge base
Tree of notes
Note organization
Encrypted Notes
REST API
Customizable
Electron based
Command line interface
Notebook
WYSIWYG Support
Dynalist
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
86 Dynalist alternatives
Dynalist is a web app that lets you break down and organize your thoughts in the format of lists.
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Dynalist Features
1. Support for MarkDownDynalist supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Support for LaTeXDynalist supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
3. Dark ModeDynalist supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Dynalist.
5. Sync with Google CalendarDynalist can be synchronized with Google Calendar
6. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
7. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Dynalist simultaneously.
8. Works OfflineDynalist can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. Full-Text SearchDynalist lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
Infinite hierarchical depth
Search by tags
Note organization
List making and management
Outliner
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Cross Linking
REST API
Color coding
Mind Map view
Turtl
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Firefox
168 Turtl alternatives
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.
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Turtl Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionTurtl has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Support for MarkDownTurtl supports MarkDown for document formatting.
3. Privacy focusedTurtl is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Turtl simultaneously.
Encrypted Notes
Sync on many devices
To do lists
Data portability
AES Encryption
Save Attachments
WebExtenion
Android Sync
List management
Password encryption
Discontinued
The last update is from 2019.

Comments about Turtl as a Alternative to CherryTree
Some users think Turtl is a great CherryTree alternative, some don't.
Guest
Cherrytree has mutch more options (tables, blob-fields) for saving files.
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