Privacy Ratings

Open-source journaling apps

3 journaling apps whose code is public under an OSI-approved license, rated for privacy with evidence. Picks first, then by score.

  1. DailyTxT Grade B

    Self-hosted, encrypted diary web app run with Docker, with Markdown entries, tags, encrypted file uploads and multiple users.

    MIT. Source code

  2. jrnl Grade B

    Command-line journal that stores entries in plain text files, with tags, search, optional AES encryption and editor integration.

    GPL-3.0. Source code

  3. Lifeograph Grade B

    Offline journal and note-taking application with built-in encryption, WYSIWYG editing, tags and tools that turn entries into tables and charts.

    GPL-3.0. Source code

Compare all 9 journaling apps, open source or not.