Goodnight Journal AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Goodnight Journal

Apps similar to Goodnight Journal include Memos, which is free and open source. Other options are Day One, memoria — private journal, Journey and Diarium. You're spoiled for choice with Journaling Apps like Goodnight Journal: we list more than 100 alternatives for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and the web.

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  1. Memos icon
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    An open-source, minimalist note-taking tool emphasizing privacy, easy self-hosting through Docker, Markdown support, customizable sharing, RESTful API connections, and rapid setup. Offers distraction-free note capture, to-do management, and user control of data.

    108 Memos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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  2. Day One icon
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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    243 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
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  3. Frustrated with endless subscriptions and the unpredictability of closed-source apps? Longing for a diary that is as private as it is stylish? memoria offers a minimalist, modern design where your data remains with you — no analytics, no tracking, and fully self-hostable.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. 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.

    221 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Wear
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  5. Diarium icon
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    The most functional journal app for Windows lets you keep all your precious memories in one place and even reminds you to write down your experiences every day.

    94 Diarium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. Recollect icon
     3 likes

    Welcome to Recollect AI Journal, your smart and intuitive journaling app. Keep track of your thoughts, goals, and memories with the power of AI, all while enjoying a sleek and simple user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
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  7. 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.

    165 Journée alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Elisi is your one-stop shop for productivity and personal achievement. View your whole week ahead, clearly laid out, all in one app: tasks to do, habits to keep track of, and the notes that you need.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  9. Visual organizer for notes, bookmarks, and images using flexible boards and drag-and-drop features, offering activity maps, offline privacy, project sorting, and seamless iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac for private, secure curation and planning.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
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  10. Journal icon
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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.

    138 Journal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
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  11. Memorize icon
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    Store personal memories with this personal diary, special moments and keep track of your life by using this powerful journaling app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  12. 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.

    236 Daylio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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