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CherryTree vs Xournal++
Both stand on note-taking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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CherryTree offers flexible, offline note organization with support for code, rich content, imports, and exports. Its lack of sharing and collaboration matters for people working with others, and password protection has a temporary-copy limitation.
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Xournal++ provides a capable local workspace for handwritten journals and PDF markup, with plugin and audio options. Its file-link behavior and PDF export limits are important considerations for document workflows.
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| CherryTree | Xournal++ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | giuspen.com | xournalpp.github.io |
| On note-taking apps | #85 of 216 | #89 of 216 |
CherryTree: what it does well
- Free and available on three desktop systems
- Works offline
- Imports notes from several applications
- Exports notes or trees to multiple formats
- Runs code in codeboxes and code nodes
What to know first
- No note sharing
- No real-time collaboration
- Password protection only for single-file storage
- Protected documents create a temporary unprotected copy
Xournal++: what it does well
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Supports pressure-sensitive styluses and tablets
- Includes handwriting, shape, image, and LaTeX tools
- Exports journals to PDF, SVG, and PNG
- Supports Lua plugins and note-linked audio
What to know first
- Mobile support is limited
- Separate PDF backgrounds can break when moved
- Exported PDF annotations cannot be edited
- Built-in PDF pop-up notes and forms are not preserved
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