Day One AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Day One is Lunatask, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Day One and many of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Day One are Journey, Memos, Evo and Daylio.

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Day One alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools, but if you're looking for Journaling Apps or Private Diaries you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Android, Linux and Private Diary. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Day One.
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  1. Lunatask icon
     47 likes

    Lunatask is an all-in-one encrypted to-do list, habit tracker, journaling, life-tracking and notes app. It remembers stuff for you and knows what to work on next. Choose from a variety of productivity techniques like Kanban, Must/Should/Want Method, Eisenhower Matrix, or Time...

    189 Lunatask alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  2. Journey icon
     41 likes

    Digital journaling solution offering privacy controls, secure cross-device sync, multimedia support, timeline view, calendar and Throwback features, Google Drive backup, customizable entries, import/export options, weather, and location tags for organized memories.

    170 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Wear
     
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  3. Evo icon
     7 likes

    The last productivity app you'll ever need, combining events, reminders, mood tracker, notes & diary, habits, a focus timer, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Daylio icon
     34 likes

    Pick your mood and add activities you have been doing during the day. You can also add notes and keep an old school diary.

    174 Daylio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. StoryPad icon
     8 likes

    StoryPad is an open source, privacy-focused, local-first journal that lets you capture your life: notes, thoughts, emotions, and memories on a single, continuous timeline. No folders. No tabs. Just your life, beautifully organized.

    60 StoryPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Journée icon
     22 likes

    A simplified, RedNotebook-type journal/diary app. With a focus on minimal design and a distraction free writing environment. Makes a folder full of dated text files that are easy to access even without the journal program.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Daily You icon
     11 likes

    Capture the moments that matter. Daily You helps you log your thoughts, track your mood, and keep a diary of meaningful moments, every day. Whether you're journaling, reflecting, or just noting what made you smile, Daily You gives you a private space that's truly yours.

    54 Daily You alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. Diarly icon
     11 likes

    Diarly is a private, beautifully designed journaling app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad — created to make daily reflection effortless, meaningful, and enjoyable.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
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  9. 6000 Thoughts icon
     6 likes

    6000 Thoughts is a personal life coaching app designed to help users understand, track, and manage their thoughts, emotions, and moods, offering tools for mental health and personal growth.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. Stoic. icon
     4 likes

    Stoic can help you live a happier and more tranquil life. You will learn stoicism philosophy and how to cope with stress.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages
     
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