Developer Diary AlternativesJournaling Apps & Note-taking Tools like Developer Diary

Developer Diary is described as 'A minimalistic privacy-focused journal that applies Deep Work principles to bring work-life balance. Markdown supported, works offline, smooth shortcuts' and is a Journaling app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Developer Diary for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Developer Diary alternative is RedNotebook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Developer Diary are Memos, Day One, Journey and 6000 Thoughts.

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  1. RedNotebook icon

    RedNotebook

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    RedNotebook is a graphical diary and journal helping you keep track of notes and thoughts. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates, export functionality and word clouds. You can also format, tag and search your entries.

    171 RedNotebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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    • RedNotebook is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Developer Diary.

    • RedNotebook is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Developer Diary.

    • RedNotebook is Free and Open SourceDeveloper Diary is Free and Proprietary
  2. Memos icon

    Memos

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    A privacy-first, lightweight note-taking service. Easily capture and share your great thoughts.

    72 Memos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
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    • Memos is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Developer Diary.

    • Memos is Free and Open SourceDeveloper Diary is Free and Proprietary
    • Memos is Lightweight and CustomizableDeveloper Diary is not according to our users
  4. Day One icon

    Day One

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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    156 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
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    • Day One is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Developer Diary.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryDeveloper Diary is Free and Proprietary
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    Journey

    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 l...

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    Journey

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    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.

    150 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Wear
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  7. 6000 Thoughts icon

    6000 Thoughts

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    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
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  8. Journal icon

    Journal

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    Capture memories with private, on-device journaling suggestions from your activities, including photos and workouts, customizable data sources, secure entry locking, encrypted iCloud syncing, developer API access, and habit-building notifications to encourage reflection.

    92 Journal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  10. Bleep - Visual Journal icon

    Bleep - Visual Journal

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    Bleep is an application that enables users to visually organize their thoughts, capture quick notes, and curate life aspects, while providing a comprehensive activity map.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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  11. Daylio icon

    Daylio

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

    155 Daylio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Daily Diary icon

    Daily Diary

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    Jot down whatever you want throughout the day and the app will reset the next morning. All previous days are stored in plaintext files which can be exported and moved to a different device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Mental Walk

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    It's a simple journaling app we built to reflect on our lives. And it has a wide collection of questions one can ask yourself about life, career, relationships, decision making, and productivity.

    81 Mental Walk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Mental Walk is the most popular commercial alternative to Developer Diary.

    • Mental Walk is Paid and ProprietaryDeveloper Diary is Free and Proprietary
  15. Think Smart Journal icon

    Think Smart Journal

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    Unlock the secrets of your mind — simply by writing in your private journal. Every entry comes with a detailed analysis of you, your thoughts, and those who matter most. Imagine what you can discover about yourself.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Think Smart Journal is the most popular SaaS alternative to Developer Diary.

    • Think Smart Journal is Freemium and ProprietaryDeveloper Diary is Free and Proprietary
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