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tomboy-ngCherryTree
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Linux
  • Runs on Linux, Windows and macOS
  • Sync between machines or to a private GitHub repository
  • Hierarchical nodes, so deep structures stay organised rather than flat
  • Rich text and syntax-highlighted code in the same document, including codeboxes
  • No dedicated mobile app; phone access is through a browser via GitHub
  • Rich text rather than Markdown
  • No official macOS build
  • No built-in sync; you supply Syncthing, Nextcloud or similar
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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