Pepys AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Pepys

Pepys is described as 'Journaling application that utilises markdown for writing and storing the journal entries' and is a Journaling app. There are more than 100 alternatives to Pepys for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Android Tablet and Windows apps. The best Pepys alternative is memoria — private journal. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Reset or Day One. Other great apps like Pepys are Journalistic, Today Has Been, Journey and Daylio.

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Pepys alternatives page was last updated Jan 14, 2025
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  1. memoria — private journal icon
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    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
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    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 iconPepys Icon

    memoria — private journal VS Pepys

    Is this a good alternative to Pepys?
     

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

    • memoria — private journal is the most popular Open Source & commercial alternative to Pepys.

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourcePepys is Free and Open Source
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightPepys is not according to our users
  2. Reset icon
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    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.

    39 Reset alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Reset Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Progress tracking
    Reset iconPepys Icon

    Reset VS Pepys

    Is Reset a good alternative to Pepys?
     

    • Reset is the most popular free alternative to Pepys.

    • Reset is Freemium and ProprietaryPepys is Free and Open Source
  4. Day One icon
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    Day One

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

    133 Day One alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Windows
    • Online
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    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
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    Day One VS Pepys

    Is Day One a good alternative to Pepys?
     

    • Day One is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to Pepys.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryPepys is Free and Open Source
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    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
    Journalistic desktop app with expanded navigation drawer in Light mode, shown in a windowed state

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Journalistic VS Pepys

    Is Journalistic a good alternative to Pepys?
     

    • Journalistic is the most popular SaaS alternative to Pepys.

    • Journalistic is Freemium and ProprietaryPepys is Free and Open Source
    • Journalistic is LightweightPepys is not according to our users
  6. Today Has Been icon
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    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
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • WhatsApp

    Today Has Been Features

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

    129 Journey alternatives
    Journey journal on Android

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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    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
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  9. Daylio icon
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    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.

    136 Daylio alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    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
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  10. Journalify icon
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    Journalify

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    Journalify is a modern, intuitive platform that enables users to transform their life through journaling. It provides a space where you can focus on writing, free from worries about privacy and accessibility.

    155 Journalify alternatives
    Journal example

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Full-Text Search
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  11. Memorize icon
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    Memorize

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    Store personal memories with this personal diary, special moments and keep track of your life by using this powerful journaling app.

    98 Memorize alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Mood Tracking
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Dark Mode
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  12. Journée icon
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    Journée

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    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.

    143 Journée alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Electron based
    5.  Notebook
    Discontinued

    No longer updated. Last update was in August 2018. It can still be downloaded.

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    Journée VS Pepys

    Is Journée a good alternative to Pepys?
     

    • Journée is the most popular Linux alternative to Pepys.

    • Journée is Free and Open SourcePepys is also Free and Open Source
    • Journée is LightweightPepys is not according to our users
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    Diarium

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    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.

    35 Diarium alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Calendar View
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No Subscription
    12.  Sync with iCloud
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    Jrnl

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    jrnl is a simple journal application for your command line. Journals are stored as human readable plain text files. Optionally, your journal can be encrypted using the 256-bit AES.

    53 Jrnl alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Portable
    4.  Encrypted Notes
    5. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    6.  Logging
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    Jrnl VS Pepys

    Is Jrnl a good alternative to Pepys?
     

    • Jrnl is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Pepys.

    • Jrnl is Free and Open SourcePepys is also Free and Open Source
    • Jrnl is LightweightPepys is not according to our users
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