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CherryTree vs Zim

The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.

CherryTreeZim
LanguageC++Python
LicenceOtherGPL-2.0
Stars4k2.2k
Latestv1.7.20.77.2
Last push2026-09-192026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 86 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days14 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.

    PartialZimDesktop wiki of linked pages stored as text files, without sync.