Journey AlternativesJournaling Apps & Note-taking Tools like Journey

Journey is described as 'A diary that keeps your private memories forever. Trusted by millions of users, Journey is your perfect journal companion that keeps your private memories for a lifetime' and is a Journaling app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Journey for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Journey alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Journey are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, memoria — private journal and Milanote.

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A diary that keeps your private memories forever. Trusted by millions of users, Journey is your perfect journal companion that keeps your private memories for a lifetime.

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Journey alternatives page was last updated Jan 14, 2025
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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    76 CherryTree alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    CherryTree screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Tree Style Tabs
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Portable
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No registration required

    CherryTree VS Journey

     

    • 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 Paid and Proprietary
  2. Trilium Notes icon

    Trilium Notes

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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    352 Trilium Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Tree of notes
    2.  Knowledge base
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  REST API
    12.  Web Clipper

    Trilium Notes VS Journey

     

    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Journey.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceJourney is Paid and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedJourney is not according to our users
  4. Cryptee icon

    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.

    51 Cryptee alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Cryptee screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    4.  Rich text editing
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Cloud Hosting
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  File Storage
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    Cryptee VS Journey

     

    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Journey.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceJourney is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focusedJourney is not according to our users
  5. 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.

    51 memoria — private journal alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    memoria — private journal screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Full-Text Search
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Ad-free

    memoria — private journal VS Journey

     

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

    • memoria — private journal is the most popular commercial alternative to Journey.

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourceJourney is Paid and Proprietary
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightJourney is not according to our users
  6. Milanote icon

    Milanote

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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    341 Milanote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Milanote screenshot 1

    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view

    Milanote VS Journey

     
  7. 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.

    40 Reset alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Reset screenshot 1
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    Reset Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Progress tracking

    Reset VS Journey

     
  9. 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

    134 Day One alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Windows
    • Online
    Day One screenshot 1

    Top Day One Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Handwritten Notes
    6. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Support for Gestures
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Scan to PDF
    12.  Protected by Password

    Day One VS Journey

     
    Comments about Day One as an Alternative to Journey
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    Positive •Dec 29, 2017
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    Day One fits the same purpose: Keeping a journal. Journey can even import Day One data.

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    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryJourney is Paid and Proprietary
  10. My Brain icon

    My Brain

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    Open-source, All-in-one productivity app for Tasks, Notes, Calendar, Diary and Bookmarks.

    14 My Brain alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    My Brain screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Bookmarks
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Subtasks
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Calendar Integration
    12.  No Coding Required

    My Brain VS Journey

     
  11. 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.

    13 Journalistic alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Journalistic desktop app with expanded navigation drawer in Light mode, shown in a windowed state

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  WYSIWYG Support

    Journalistic VS Journey

     
  12. Passfindr icon

    Passfindr

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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    53 Passfindr alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Passfindr screenshot 1
    Passfindr screenshot 2
    Passfindr screenshot 3

    Passfindr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Built-in Note Taker

    Passfindr VS Journey

     
  13. Today Has Been icon

    Today Has Been

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    Engage in daily life reflection via convenient WhatsApp prompts, creating a unique online journal. Enjoy automatic organization, seamless access, and privacy. Receive gentle nudges at 8pm to encourage reflection and reminisce with past journal entries.

    16 Today Has Been alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • WhatsApp
    Today Has Been screenshot 1
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    Today Has Been Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Periodic Reminders
    4. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration

    Today Has Been VS Journey

     
  14. Notepack icon

    Notepack

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    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    341 Notepack alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Markdown support

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  WebDAV Sync

    Notepack VS Journey

     
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