My Diary AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like My Diary

My Diary is described as '- Journal, Diary, Daily Journal with Lock supports setting a diary password to protect the security of your memories and private journal. Sync your diary journal to Google Drive or Dropbox to ensure security and keep diary entries can be accessed on different devices' and is a Journaling app in the sport & health category. There are more than 25 alternatives to My Diary for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac apps. The best My Diary alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like My Diary are Trilium Notes, RedNotebook, Day One and Notepack.

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My Diary alternatives page was last updated Mar 10, 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 My Diary

     

    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to My Diary.

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

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceMy Diary is Freemium 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 My Diary

     

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

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceMy Diary is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedMy Diary is not according to our users
  4. RedNotebook icon

    RedNotebook

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    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.

    174 RedNotebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
    RedNotebook screenshot 1

    RedNotebook Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Portable
    3.  Auto-saving
    4.  Outliner

    RedNotebook VS My Diary

     
  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

    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 My Diary

     

    • Day One is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to My Diary.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryMy Diary is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. 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 My Diary

     
  7. Memos icon

    Memos

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    A privacy-first, lightweight note-taking service. Easily capture and share your great thoughts.

    62 Memos alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Memos screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    3.  SQLite

    Memos VS My Diary

     
  9. Journal icon

    Journal

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    A New Way to Appreciate Life’s Moments with Journal.

    74 Journal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Journal screenshot 1
    Journal screenshot 2

    Journal Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  iOS widget
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Built-in search engine

    Journal VS My Diary

     
  10. Journey icon

    Journey

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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.

    130 Journey alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    Journey journal on Android

    Journey Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Location Mapping
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Protected by Password
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Notebook
    7.  Different areas grid

    Journey VS My Diary

     

    • Journey is the most popular commercial alternative to My Diary.

    • Journey is Paid and ProprietaryMy Diary is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Evo icon

    Evo

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    The last productivity app you'll ever need, combining events, reminders, mood tracker, notes & diary, habits, a focus timer, and more.

    81 Evo alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Evo screenshot 1

    Top Evo Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Mood Tracking
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Reminders
    10.  iOS widget
    11.  Widgets

    Evo VS My Diary

     
  12. 6000 Thoughts icon

    6000 Thoughts

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    6000 Thoughts is a personal life coaching app designed to help users understand, track, and manage their thoughts, emotions, and moods, offering tools for mental health and personal growth.

    63 6000 Thoughts alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    6000 Thoughts screenshot 1
    6000 Thoughts screenshot 2
    6000 Thoughts screenshot 3

    6000 Thoughts Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  AI-Powered

    6000 Thoughts VS My Diary

     
  13. Diary Vault icon

    Diary Vault

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    A FOSS, offline first personal diary application written in Flutter.

    23 Diary Vault alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Diary Vault screenshot 1
    Diary Vault screenshot 2
    Diary Vault screenshot 3

    Top Diary Vault Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Automatic Backup
    4.  Themes
    5. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    6.  Fingerprinting protection
    7.  Built-in themes
    8.  Periodic Reminders
    9. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11.  Unlock with fingerprint

    Diary Vault VS My Diary

     
  14. Daylio icon

    Daylio

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    Pick your mood and add activities you have been doing during the day. You can also add notes and keep an old school diary.

    137 Daylio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Daylio screenshot 1
    Daylio screenshot 2
    Daylio screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Mood Tracking
    2.  Automatic Backup
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Goal Tracking
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  History graphs
    10.  Export to CSV
    11.  Sync with iCloud

    Daylio VS My Diary

     
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