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Alternatives to CherryTree with a one-time purchase

The CherryTree listing shows no one-time purchase. 46 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

CherryTree is free to use. 31 of them are free or have a free plan.

46 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to CherryTree

  1. 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 vs CherryTreeNoteCase Pro pricing and details

  2. 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 vs CherryTreeRightNote pricing and details

  3. 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 vs CherryTreeAllMyNotes Organizer pricing and details

  4. 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 vs CherryTreeMyInfo pricing and details

  5. FSNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app for Mac and iPhone

    • FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac. CherryTree is free.
    • Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
    • Only CherryTree lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FSNotes pricing and details

  6. Tinderbox

    Mac tool for mapping, analyzing and sharing notes

    • Tinderbox starts at $289 one-time license, with a year of free updates. CherryTree is free.
    • CherryTree has a free plan. Tinderbox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CherryTree lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Tinderbox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Tinderbox pricing and details

  7. Curio

    Freeform Mac notebook with mind maps, lists and Kanban

    • Curio starts at $5 per month, billed yearly ($60), or $99.99 one-time license. CherryTree is free.
    • Only CherryTree lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Curio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CherryTree is open source, according to its own site.
    Curio pricing and details

  8. GitJournal

    Mobile Markdown notes app that syncs through any Git repository

    • GitJournal starts at $1.99 per month in installments, or $31.99 one-time (US App Store minimums). CherryTree is free.
    • Only GitJournal lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only CherryTree lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • GitJournal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    GitJournal pricing and details

  9. MiaoYan

    Native Mac Markdown notes app with a split editor and preview

    • MiaoYan starts at $14.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition). CherryTree is free.
    • Only MiaoYan lists an iOS app.
    • Only CherryTree lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • MiaoYan can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MiaoYan pricing and details

  10. Noteey

    Offline infinite-canvas app for visual notes, PDFs and video

    • Noteey starts at $90 per year (Premium plan), or $99 one-time for a Desktop Pro license. CherryTree is free.
    • Only Noteey lists a web app.
    • Only CherryTree lists a Linux app.
    • Noteey can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Noteey pricing and details

  11. Gravity

    Single-stream notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android

    • Gravity starts at $9.99 one-time per platform. CherryTree is free.
    • CherryTree has a free plan. Gravity does not.
    • Only Gravity lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only CherryTree lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Gravity pricing and details

  12. Notchkin

    Local notes panel that drops down from the MacBook notch

    • Notchkin starts at $4.99 one-time. CherryTree is free.
    • CherryTree has a free plan. Notchkin does not.
    • Only CherryTree lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Notchkin can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Notchkin pricing and details

34 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 46 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to CherryTree that you buy once?

Yes. NoteCase Pro, RightNote, AllMyNotes Organizer, MyInfo, FSNotes, Tinderbox, Curio, GitJournal and 38 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy CherryTree once instead of subscribing?

The CherryTree listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

NoteCase Pro, RightNote, AllMyNotes Organizer, FSNotes, Curio, GitJournal, MiaoYan, Noteey and 23 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to CherryTree: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.