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 Day One or Memos. Other great apps like ZenJournal are Journal, Daily You, Journey and Evo.

ZenJournal iconZenJournal
  4
  • ...

ZenJournal is not a note-taking app where you are forced to write a title for every note, not an inbox where you send email...

More about ZenJournal
More about ZenJournal
ZenJournal alternatives page was last updated Aug 19, 2024
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
  1. memoria — private journal icon

    memoria — private journal

     13 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    memoria — private journal screenshot 1

    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 VS ZenJournal

     

    • 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. Day One icon

    Day One

     92 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    136 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 ZenJournal

     

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

    • Day One is the most popular free alternative to ZenJournal.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryZenJournal is Free and Proprietary
  4. Memos icon

    Memos

     8 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    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.  Ad-free
    3. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    4.  SQLite

    Memos VS ZenJournal

     

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

    • Memos is Free and Open SourceZenJournal is Free and Proprietary
    • Memos is Privacy focused and LightweightZenJournal is not according to our users
  5. Journal icon

    Journal

     5 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    76 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 ZenJournal

     
  6. Daily You icon

    Daily You

     7 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Linux
    Daily You screenshot 1
    Daily You screenshot 2
    Daily You screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Mood Tracking
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free

    Daily You VS ZenJournal

     

    • Daily You is the most popular Linux alternative to ZenJournal.

    • Daily You is Free and Open SourceZenJournal is Free and Proprietary
    • Daily You is Privacy focusedZenJournal is not according to our users
  7. Journey icon

    Journey

     39 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    132 Journey alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    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 ZenJournal

     
  9. Evo icon

    Evo

     4 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    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 ZenJournal

     
  10. 6000 Thoughts icon

    6000 Thoughts

     4 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    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 ZenJournal

     
  11. Daylio icon

    Daylio

     33 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    138 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 ZenJournal

     
  12. Memorize icon

    Memorize

     5 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Memorize screenshot 1
    Memorize screenshot 2
    Memorize screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

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

    Memorize VS ZenJournal

     
  13. Journalify icon

    Journalify

     28 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Journal example

    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

    Journalify VS ZenJournal

     
  14. Strflow icon

    Strflow

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Strflow is a Mac app designed for intuitive note-taking and journaling. Every note you jot down accumulates chronologically with a timestamp, forming a personal timeline. Tag notes to organize by topics, jot down thoughts instantly with a single shortcut, and ensure data privacy...

    56 Strflow alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    Strflow screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Timeline-based
    8.  Sync with iCloud

    Strflow VS ZenJournal

     
12 of 59 ZenJournal alternatives