Journey AlternativesJournaling Apps & Note-taking Tools like Journey

Journey is described as 'Secure digital journaling across devices with media support, timeline and calendar features, Google Drive sync, import/export options, personalization, and privacy controls' and is a Journaling app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Journey for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Journey alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Journey are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, Day One and Milanote.

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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    94 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Journey.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Journey.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceJourney is Freemium and Open Source
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedJourney is not according to our users
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    Trilium Notes

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    The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    367 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Journey.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceJourney is Freemium and Open Source
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableJourney is not according to our users
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    Cryptee

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    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    69 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Journey.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceJourney is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightJourney is not according to our users
  5. 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 fits the same purpose: Keeping a journal. Journey can even import Day One data.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Day One is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Journey.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryJourney is Freemium and Open Source
  7. memoria — private journal icon

    memoria — private journal

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    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

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • memoria — private journal is the most popular commercial alternative to Journey.

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourceJourney is Freemium and Open Source
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightJourney is not according to our users
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    Pile

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    Desktop app for reflective journaling. It's private, integrates with AI, and free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Reset icon

    Reset

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    Discover stress relief in just 5 minutes a day with a journal that guides you through identifying and challenging anxious thoughts. Analyze anxiety sources, rewrite healthier thoughts, and track your progress as you form a consistent habit over time for long-term mental well-being.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    still: voice journaling

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    still is a journaling app for people who want to actually understand who they are. Talk about whatever’s on your mind — still listens, AI breaks it down, and you get instant insights about your emotions and patterns, allowing you to understand yourself fully.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  13. Journalistic icon

    Journalistic

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    Journalistic is a micro journaling app with a focus on a clean and minimalistic writing experience. It uses the established bullet journal format, making it approachable for beginners and highly efficient for experienced diarists.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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