AppFlowy vs CherryTree
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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AppFlowy
Open-source workspace and Notion alternative
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CherryTree
Hierarchical rich-text and code note-taking application
| Feature | AppFlowy | CherryTree |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 75,074 | ★ 3,925 |
| First released | 2021 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Notion, Evernote | OneNote, Evernote |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is AppFlowy or CherryTree better?
Neither is universally better. AppFlowy has the larger community, while CherryTree is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are AppFlowy and CherryTree free and open-source?
Yes. AppFlowy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and CherryTree under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AppFlowy and CherryTree with Docker?
AppFlowy: yes. CherryTree: check the project docs for container support.