Recollect AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Recollect

Apps similar to Recollect include Memos, which is free and open source. Other options are Ichinichi, Day One, Perfice and Piruetas. Journaling Apps like Recollect are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for iPhone, iPad, Android, the web and Mac.

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  1. Memos icon
     23 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.

    108 Memos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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  2. 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
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  3. Day One icon
     94 likes

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

    239 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
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  4. Perfice icon
     9 likes

    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
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  5. Piruetas icon
     5 likes

    Minimalist self-hosted journaling app with day-per-page entries, rich text editing via Tiptap, drag-and-drop image uploads, multi-user management, public sharing, English and Spanish UI, calendar navigation, dark and light modes, and Docker deployment.

    63 Piruetas alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  6. still is a journaling app for people who want to actually understand who they are. Talk about whatever’s on your mind — still listens, AI breaks it down, and you get instant insights about your emotions and patterns, allowing you to understand yourself fully.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    StoryPad is an open source, privacy-focused, local-first journal that lets you capture your life: notes, thoughts, emotions, and memories on a single, continuous timeline. No folders. No tabs. Just your life, beautifully organized.

    73 StoryPad alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. OpenJot icon
     3 likes

    OpenJot is a minimal and open-source journaling app designed for privacy and simplicity. All your thoughts, memories, and ideas are stored securely on your device, never in the cloud.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. Glint is an iOS app that serves as a personal time capsule, enabling you to record and reflect on the highlights of your year. It allows you to attach photos, locations, and URLs to your memories, and organize them in custom categories.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Evo icon
     7 likes

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

    159 Evo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Visual organizer for notes, bookmarks, and images using flexible boards and drag-and-drop features, offering activity maps, offline privacy, project sorting, and seamless iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac for private, secure curation and planning.

    107 Bleep Visual Bookmarking alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
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