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 Trilium Notes, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Journey are CherryTree, Cryptee, Pile and Day One.

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  1. CherryTree icon
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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.

    147 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Cryptee icon
     113 likes

    Encrypted, privacy-focused digital storage with zero-knowledge architecture supporting document editing, notes, journals, and photo storage with raw DSLR support, live sync, markdown, code, LaTeX, to-dos, audio, tables, EPUB, PDF, and cross-platform access.

    103 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Pile icon
     18 likes

    Privacy-focused desktop journaling app designed for Mac and Windows, featuring local data storage, burst-entry journaling, entry highlighting, editing, dark mode, and AI reflections using an OpenAI GPT-4 key, all in a minimalist, distraction-free interface.

    29 Pile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. Day One icon
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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    212 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • 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.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryJourney is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Memos icon
     21 likes

    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.

    103 Memos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
     
  6. Ichinichi icon
     10 likes

    A minimalist daily notes application designed to help you build and maintain a consistent writing habit. With end-to-end encryption and a focus on great UX, it's the perfect tool for personal reflection and daily journaling.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Perfice icon
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    Perfice is an open-source self-tracking platform that helps you track anything you like, and see how different metrics impact other areas of your life. It is built to be heavily customizable and local-first, leaving you in control of your tracking journey.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
  9. Diarium icon
     11 likes

    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.

    80 Diarium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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