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Self-hosted alternatives to CherryTree

The CherryTree listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 20 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

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

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

The 12 closest to CherryTree

  1. 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 vs CherryTreeTrilium Notes pricing and details

  2. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. CherryTree is free.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • FUTO Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • FUTO Notes also covers Markdown.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  3. Linwood Butterfly

    Open-source handwriting and sketching app with an infinite canvas

    • Linwood Butterfly is free. CherryTree is free.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists a web app.
    • Only Linwood Butterfly lists an Android app.
    • Linwood Butterfly is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Linwood Butterfly pricing and details

  4. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). CherryTree is free.
    • Only Anytype lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • CherryTree is open source, according to its own site.
    Anytype pricing and details

  5. Joplin

    Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose

    • Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). CherryTree is free.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Joplin pricing and details

  6. Standard Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). CherryTree is free.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  7. SiYuan

    Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). CherryTree is free.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  8. TiddlyWiki

    Open-source personal wiki kept in a single HTML file

    • TiddlyWiki is free. CherryTree is free.
    • Only TiddlyWiki lists a web app.
    • TiddlyWiki is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TiddlyWiki also covers linked notes and wiki.
    TiddlyWiki pricing and details

  9. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. CherryTree is free.
    • Only Lockbook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Lockbook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Lockbook also covers Markdown.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  10. Mimiri Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes in a tree, with encrypted sharing

    • Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1). CherryTree is free.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mimiri Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mimiri Notes pricing and details

  11. SilverBullet

    Scriptable Markdown knowledge base, self-hosted or on desktop

    • SilverBullet starts at $50 per user / year (Desktop Pro, required for work use). CherryTree is free.
    • Only SilverBullet lists a web app.
    • SilverBullet is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • SilverBullet also covers Markdown, linked notes and wiki.
    SilverBullet pricing and details

  12. Notesnook

    Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). CherryTree is free.
    • Only Notesnook lists a web app.
    • Only Notesnook lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    Notesnook pricing and details

8 more that can be self-hosted

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to CherryTree?

Yes. Trilium Notes, FUTO Notes, Linwood Butterfly, Anytype, Joplin, Standard Notes, SiYuan, TiddlyWiki and 12 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can CherryTree be self-hosted?

The CherryTree listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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.