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CherryTree vs tomboy-ng: catalog facts
CherryTree	tomboy-ng
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Hierarchical nodes, so deep structures stay organised rather than flat Rich text and syntax-highlighted code in the same document, including codeboxes	Runs on Linux, Windows and macOS Sync between machines or to a private GitHub repository
No official macOS build No built-in sync; you supply Syncthing, Nextcloud or similar	No dedicated mobile app; phone access is through a browser via GitHub Rich text rather than Markdown
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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