Writeaday AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Writeaday

Writeaday is described as 'Novel journal app for the modern thinker. Integrates the power of streaks but in a visual color gradient form. There are hundreds of journaling apps out there - like, literally hundreds. We really think we have a novel concept for this old school genre' and is a Journaling app. There are more than 100 alternatives to Writeaday for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, iPad and Windows apps. The best Writeaday alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Writeaday are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, RedNotebook and memoria — private journal.

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  1. CherryTree icon

    CherryTree

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    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.

    98 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Writeaday.

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

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceWriteaday is Freemium and Proprietary
    • CherryTree is Customizable and Privacy focusedWriteaday is not according to our users
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    Trilium Notes

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    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

    371 Trilium Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Writeaday.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourceWriteaday is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableWriteaday is not according to our users
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    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.

    69 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Writeaday.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceWriteaday is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightWriteaday is not according to our users
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    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 l...

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    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.

    171 RedNotebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourceWriteaday is Freemium and Proprietary
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightWriteaday is not according to our users
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    still: voice journaling

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    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 types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  12. 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

    158 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
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  13. Journey icon

    Journey

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    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.

    151 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Wear
    Journey journal on Android
     
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    As Writeaday, Journey is designed to add date based entries. It allows as well to add location, weather and attachments. This is a nice alternative for those who prefer to add more details about their day to day. It even supports Markdown syntax.

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    • Journey is Freemium and Open SourceWriteaday is Freemium and Proprietary
  15. Daily You icon

    Daily You

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    Capture the moments that matter. Daily You helps you log your thoughts, track your mood, and keep a diary of meaningful moments, every day. Whether you're journaling, reflecting, or just noting what made you smile, Daily You gives you a private space that's truly yours.

    47 Daily You alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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