A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in either a single file (xml or sqlite) or multiple files and directories.
Publisher’s description
What is CherryTree?
CherryTree by Giuseppe Penone is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It ranks 18th by popularity among notes & to-do in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.2, released on August 30, 2026. The version history goes back to October 4, 2024: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 34,393 times. The source code on GitHub (giuspen/cherrytree) has 3,975 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “cherrytree”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: CherryTree is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Rich Text supporting Images, Tables, Code Boxes, Hyperlinks and Anchors, Spell Check, Lists
- Syntax Highlighting supporting many programming languages
- Password Protection, Powerful Find and Replace utilities, TOC generator
- Print, Save as PDF, Export to HTML, Export to Plain Text
- Import from Several other Note Taking Applications
AppStream · Flathub
Is CherryTree safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
81048BF7B326516DACE5A7078794D7BBE05EC44D5D7BE9492F304B8347A4F898· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the giuspen/cherrytree repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- Signed releases8
- Code review1
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›8 versions over 2 years · about 4.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.2Latest | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7.1 | July 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7.0 | May 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6.3 | January 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6.2 | September 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6.0 | September 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.0 | February 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.2.0 | October 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Giuspen.Cherrytree -echoco install cherrytree -yscoop install extras/cherrytreecherrytree_1.7.2.1_win64_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install cherrytreeflatpak install flathub net.giuspen.cherrytreeInformation
- Publisher
- Giuseppe Penone
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/giuspen/cherrytree
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.7.2
- Released
- August 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 29, 2025
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 4.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 34,393
- GitHub stars
- 3,975
- GitHub forks
- 527
- Website
- giuspen.com
- winget ID
- Giuspen.Cherrytree
- Chocolatey package
- cherrytree
- Scoop package
- extras/cherrytree
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CherryTree free?
Yes. CherryTree is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is CherryTree safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install CherryTree with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can CherryTree be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CherryTree run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of CherryTree?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 4, 2024.
What are alternatives to CherryTree?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and AFFiNE. The alternatives page compares them.
