ZenJournal AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like ZenJournal

ZenJournal is described as 'Is not a note-taking app where you are forced to write a title for every note, not an inbox where you send email to yourself, not a blog that everyone can see, nor a social network site for marketers and stalkers' and is a Journaling app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ZenJournal for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best ZenJournal alternative is memoria — private journal. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Memos or still: voice journaling. Other great apps like ZenJournal are Day One, Daily You, Journey and Evo.

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  1. 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 ZenJournal.

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

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourceZenJournal is Free and Proprietary
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightZenJournal is not according to our users
  2. Memos icon

    Memos

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

    72 Memos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
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    • Memos is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ZenJournal.

    • Memos is the most popular free alternative to ZenJournal.

    • Memos is Free and Open SourceZenJournal is Free and Proprietary
    • Memos is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizableZenJournal is not according to our users
  4. still: voice journaling icon

    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.

    49 still: voice journaling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Journey

    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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  6. 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

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

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryZenJournal is Free and Proprietary
  7. 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
    • Linux
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    • Daily You is the most popular Linux alternative to ZenJournal.

    • Daily You is Free and Open SourceZenJournal is Free and Proprietary
    • Daily You is Lightweight and Privacy focusedZenJournal is not according to our users
  8. 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.

    150 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
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  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Glint - Highlight Journal icon

    Glint - Highlight Journal

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    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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  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    StoryPad

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    StoryPad lets you write and capture everything - notes, thoughts, emotions, workouts, travels, stories, novels, or poems - on a single continuous timeline. No folders. No tabs. Just your life, beautifully organized. Your story flows like life does: naturally.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Make every day a story.
    A simple yet powerful writing experience.
    Track your mood with 45+ emotion in a calendar view.
     
  14. Journal icon

    Journal

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    Capture memories with private, on-device journaling suggestions from your activities, including photos and workouts, customizable data sources, secure entry locking, encrypted iCloud syncing, developer API access, and habit-building notifications to encourage reflection.

    92 Journal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  15. Journée icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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