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CherryTree vs Trilium Notes
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| Fact | CherryTree | Trilium Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 4k | 38k |
| Latest | v1.7.2 | v0.106.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-19 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 86 days between releases | about 31 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace OneNote. Alternatives to OneNote →
PartialCherryTreeHierarchical notes with rich text and code nodes, stored in one local file, without sync.
PartialTrilium NotesA hierarchy of rich-text notes synced through a server you host, without OneNote's free-form pages or handwriting.
CherryTree
- v1.7.22026-08-22fixed crash introduced with word count changes in v1.7.1 (#2890)
- v1.7.12026-07-18word count now enabled by default (can be disabled in preferences dialog, tab 'Interface')
- v1.7.02026-05-23implemented new start dialog that shows when no document is loaded (e.g. after file--new instance) to better guide the…
- v1.6.32026-01-12improved search/replace dialog with memory of the latest patterns searched for / replaced with
- v1.6.22025-09-19fixed links to TOCs (anchors) no longer scrolling to the target (#2768, #2766, #2389)
CherryTree
unsigned The latest release, v1.7.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Trilium Notes
✓ signed The latest release, v0.106.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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