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.
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
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
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.