MacJournal Alternatives for Windows

MacJournal is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MacJournal and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to MacJournal are Trilium Notes, RedNotebook, Zoho Notebook and Day One.

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  1. CherryTree icon
     337 likes

    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.

    167 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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  2. Trilium Notes icon
     129 likes

    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

    443 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  3. RedNotebook icon
     119 likes

    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.

    173 RedNotebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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  4. Zoho Notebook icon
     92 likes

    Web-based tool for integrating text, images, audio, and video with syncing across devices, real-time collaboration, handwriting input, AI-powered summaries, checklists, scanning, reminders, search in handwritten notes, and advanced organization.

    347 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  5. Day One icon
     94 likes

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

    259 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • US flagUnited States
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  6. Milanote icon
     51 likes

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

    344 Milanote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Milanote screenshot 1
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  7. 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.

    234 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Wear
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  8. WizNote icon
     82 likes

    WizNote is a Note software, which is especially designed for Internet users and mobile Internet users. WizNote focuses more on notes of rapid collection, management, reading and sharing. WizNote is smaller, more stable, and more suitable for computers, phones and mobile devices.

    255 WizNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  9. Notepack icon
     17 likes

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

    355 Notepack alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. 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

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. myBase icon
     43 likes

    myBase is a unique free-form database software that allows entry of unstructured text, webpages, images, documents, emails and even arbitrary files without regard to length or format. All information is automatically compressed and stored in the tree structured outline form.

    124 myBase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  12. moodiary icon
     2 likes

    A fully open source cross-platform diary app written by flutter and rust.

    51 moodiary alternatives

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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