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CherryTree vs Rnote

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CherryTreeRnote
LanguageC++Rust
LicenceOtherGPL-3.0
Stars4k12k
Latestv1.7.2v0.14.2
Last push2026-09-192026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 86 days between releasesabout 18 days between releases
Active contributors3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace OneNote. Alternatives to OneNote →

    PartialCherryTreeHierarchical notes with rich text and code nodes, stored in one local file, without sync.

    PartialRnoteHandwriting and drawing on an infinite canvas, not typed notebooks.