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CherryTree alternatives
CherryTree compared with 10 alternatives: Zim, KeyNote NF, NoteCase Pro, Trilium Notes, RightNote and 5 more.
CherryTree is free to use. 9 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CherryTreeThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Zim | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| KeyNote NF | Free | Free | Windows |
| NoteCase Pro | Free plan · from $5 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Trilium Notes | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension |
| RightNote | Free plan · from $29.95 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| AllMyNotes Organizer | Free plan · from $34.00 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| MyInfo | Free trial · from $99 one-time | Trial only | Windows, Browser extension |
| QOwnNotes | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension |
| TreeSheets | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| VNote | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from CherryTree
- Free
Zim
Desktop wiki that keeps linked pages as plain text files
- Zim is free. CherryTree is free.
- Zim also covers linked notes, wiki, daily notes and tasks.
Suits: A personal wiki or scratch book kept as files on your own disk
- Free
KeyNote NF
Open-source tabbed notebook for Windows with tree notes
- KeyNote NF is free. CherryTree is free.
- Only CherryTree lists macOS and Linux apps.
Suits: Windows users who want a free, open-source tree notebook
- Free plan · from $5 one-time
NoteCase Pro
Cross-platform outliner and note manager with Lua scripting
- NoteCase Pro starts at $5 one-time for Android; desktop licenses start at €7 one-time. CherryTree is free.
- Only NoteCase Pro lists an Android app.
- NoteCase Pro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CherryTree is open source, according to its own site.
- NoteCase Pro also covers templates and tasks.
Suits: People who want one outliner on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Free
Trilium Notes
Free, open-source hierarchical notes for a personal knowledge base
- Trilium Notes is free. CherryTree is free.
- Only Trilium Notes lists a web app.
- Only Trilium Notes lists a browser extension.
- Trilium Notes is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Trilium Notes also covers Markdown and web clipper.
Suits: People building a large personal knowledge base on a desktop computer
- Free plan · from $29.95 one-time
RightNote
Windows note organizer with pages, trees and several note types
- RightNote starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Standard license). CherryTree is free.
- Only CherryTree lists macOS and Linux apps.
- RightNote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CherryTree is open source, according to its own site.
- RightNote also covers daily notes, tasks and spreadsheets.
Suits: Windows users who file notes in deep, multi-level trees
- Free plan · from $34.00 one-time
AllMyNotes Organizer
Windows notes organizer that keeps everything in one local file
- AllMyNotes Organizer starts at $34.00 one-time purchase (Deluxe Edition license). CherryTree is free.
- Only CherryTree lists macOS and Linux apps.
- AllMyNotes Organizer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CherryTree is open source, according to its own site.
- AllMyNotes Organizer also covers tasks.
Suits: Windows users who want private notes kept off the cloud
- Free trial · from $99 one-time
MyInfo
Offline note-taking and personal information manager for Windows
- MyInfo starts at $99 one-time purchase, plus tax. CherryTree is free.
- CherryTree has a free plan. MyInfo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MyInfo lists a browser extension.
- Only CherryTree lists macOS and Linux apps.
- MyInfo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Windows users building a personal wiki or knowledge base offline
- Free
QOwnNotes
Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support
- QOwnNotes is free. CherryTree is free.
- Only QOwnNotes lists an Android app.
- Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
- QOwnNotes also covers Markdown, linked notes and web clipper.
Suits: Nextcloud or ownCloud users who want a desktop Markdown notes app
- Free
TreeSheets
Open-source hierarchical spreadsheet for free-form notes and data
- TreeSheets is free. CherryTree is free.
Suits: Brainstorming and planning that outgrows a flat outline
- Free
VNote
Free desktop Markdown note-taking app with plain-file notebooks
- VNote is free. CherryTree is free.
- VNote also covers Markdown, templates and mind mapping.
Suits: People who want Markdown notes as plain files with no account
Limits worth knowing in CherryTree
- There is no official mobile app; the project page points to SourCherry, a third-party Android project.
- Password protection is available only for single-file storage, and an unprotected copy is extracted to a temporary folder while the document is open.
- Tables are limited to cells of plain text.
- The project page describes the online user manual as old and discontinued.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to CherryTree?
The alternatives to CherryTree in this directory are Zim, KeyNote NF, NoteCase Pro, Trilium Notes, RightNote, AllMyNotes Organizer, MyInfo, QOwnNotes, TreeSheets and VNote. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CherryTree.
Is there a free alternative to CherryTree?
Yes. Zim, KeyNote NF, Trilium Notes, QOwnNotes, TreeSheets and VNote are free to use. NoteCase Pro, RightNote and AllMyNotes Organizer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which CherryTree alternatives work on Android?
The CherryTree listing does not include an Android app. NoteCase Pro and QOwnNotes list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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