CherryTree Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to CherryTree for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac 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 50 alternatives to CherryTree and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to CherryTree are Notion, Microsoft OneNote, AppFlowy and Simplenote.

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CherryTree alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Todo List Managers or Task Management Tools.  Other popular filters includes Android + Open Source. Filter by these or use the filter bar below 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 file.

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CherryTree alternatives page was last updated Sep 19, 2023
  1. Obsidian icon
     917 likes

    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.

    90 Obsidian alternatives
    Obsidian screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Safari

    Top Obsidian Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Local Storage
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Graph view
    5.  Bidirectional links
    6.  Mind Mapping
    7.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Knowledge Management
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Backlink
    Obsidian iconCherryTree Icon

    Obsidian VS CherryTree

    Is Obsidian a good alternative to CherryTree?
     
    Comments about Obsidian as an Alternative to CherryTree
     
       
    Sam Lander

    Very similar format. Obsidian will be better for most people as it has many plugins.

    CherryTree is faster and open-source.

    Positive commentJul 26, 2023
    1
    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.

    Positive commentAug 19, 2023
    0
    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.

    Positive commentNov 8, 2020
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    • Most users think Obsidian is a great CherryTree alternative.

    • Obsidian is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to CherryTree.

    • Obsidian is the most popular free alternative to CherryTree.

    • Obsidian is Free Personal and ProprietaryCherryTree is Free and Open Source
  2. Joplin icon
     795 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.

    65 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
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    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
  3. Zim icon
     492 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"...

    290 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
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    Zim VS CherryTree

    Is Zim a good alternative to CherryTree?
     
    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
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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
  4. Notion icon
     599 likes

    Enhance team collaboration and content organization with Notion. Experience real-time access, intuitive drag-and-drop functionalities, and visually simple interfaces designed for productivity in managing tasks, notes, and databases effectively. Ideal for teams of every size.

    92 Notion alternatives
    Notion screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Notion Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Custom templates
    5.  Team Collaboration
    6.  Visual bookmarks
    7.  Relational Database
    8.  Knowledge Base structuring
    9.  Data export/import
    10.  Kanban Board
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    Notion iconCherryTree Icon

    Notion VS CherryTree

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

    Doesn't work without internet connection

    CommentAug 19, 2023
    0
    distantkay

    It is not hierarchical note

    Negative commentDec 11, 2019
    -3
    CherryTree Icon
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    • Most users think Notion is a great CherryTree alternative.

    • Notion is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to CherryTree.

    • Notion is Free Personal and ProprietaryCherryTree is Free and Open Source
  5. Microsoft OneNote icon
     1132 likes

    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    85 Microsoft OneNote alternatives
    Microsoft OneNote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire

    Top Microsoft OneNote Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Visual Organization
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Text formatting
    6.  Insert images
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Support for styluses
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Pressure Sensitivity
    12.  Multiple Account support
    Microsoft OneNote iconCherryTree Icon

    Microsoft OneNote VS CherryTree

    Is Microsoft OneNote a good alternative to CherryTree?
     
    Comments about Microsoft OneNote as an Alternative to CherryTree
     
       
    Azazel

    Sync between devices, snappier interface...

    Top positive commentMay 30, 2020
    1
    Guest

    Cherrytree is OS independent, runs faster and has better view for tree as OneNote.

    Top negative commentFeb 12, 2019
    4
    RemovedUser

    OneNote hasn't a good search mechanism. When you search for a term the just show the notes where we can find, not the places on the notes, it highlight but don't offers a way to do that easely. Differently from cherrytree.

    Negative commentJan 8, 2021
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    • Some users think Microsoft OneNote is a great CherryTree alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryCherryTree is Free and Open Source
  6. AppFlowy icon
     157 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.  Kanban Board
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Notebook
    11.  Portable
    12.  Wiki
    AppFlowy iconCherryTree Icon

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  7. Simplenote icon
     588 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.

    62 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
  8. Beaver Notes icon
     38 likes

    Your personal note-taking haven for privacy and efficiency.

    45 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
    Beaver Notes iconCherryTree Icon

    Beaver Notes VS CherryTree

    Is Beaver Notes a good alternative to CherryTree?
     
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