CherryTree AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to CherryTree is Obsidian, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to CherryTree and loads of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to CherryTree are Joplin, Notion, Zim and AppFlowy.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

     1189 likes

    Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

    317 Obsidian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • AppImage
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Obsidian vs CherryTree Comments
    Sam Lander
    Positive
    1

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

    CherryTree is faster and open-source.

    TBayAreaPat
    Positive
    0

    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.

    andgregorik
    Positive
    -1

    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.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Obsidian is Freemium and ProprietaryCherryTree is Free and Open Source
  2. 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    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
  4. Notion icon

    Notion

     676 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.

    377 Notion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Notion vs CherryTree Comments
    TBayAreaPat
    0

    Doesn't work without internet connection

    distantkay
    Negative
    -3

    It is not hierarchical note

    • Notion is Freemium and ProprietaryCherryTree is Free and Open Source
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  6. 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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    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
  8. 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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Rust
    • Flathub
    AppFlowy screenshot 1
     
  9. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1147 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.

    224 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Microsoft OneNote vs CherryTree Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Azazel
    1

    Sync between devices, snappier interface...

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    4

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

    RemovedUser
    Negative
    1

    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.

    3 of 6 comments
    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryCherryTree is Free and Open Source
  10. 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

    Cost / License

    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
  11. 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

    Application types

    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
  13. Docmost icon

    Docmost

     52 likes

    Open-source wiki and documentation solution offering real-time collaborative editing, robust permissions, group management, spaces for organizing content, inline commenting, full-page history, advanced full-text search, nested pages, attachments, and flexible storage.

    139 Docmost alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
    Docmost screenshot 1
     
  15. 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
12 of 108 CherryTree alternatives