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Journey

A cross-platform journal and diary app with end-to-end encryption, from phones to Linux desktops.

Free plan + paidSelf-hostableHabit tracker and journaling apps
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About Journey

Journey is a journaling app that runs on almost everything: Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Linux, Chrome OS and the web. Entries can include photos, video, audio, location and weather, and the timeline, calendar, map and Atlas views make it easy to look back. Journey Cloud Sync keeps devices in step with end-to-end encryption, and a passcode or biometric lock keeps the app private. Extras include writing prompts and coaching programmes, a mood tracker, sharing entries via web links, and exports to PDF, DOCX and ePUB. Unusually, the company offers a self-hosted version of its sync server as a Docker image, for people who want their data on their own machine. The basic app is free, and a paid membership unlocks most of the extras and sync across platforms. It suits people who switch between operating systems, especially Linux users, who are poorly served by Apple-centric journals. The interface packs in a lot, which can feel busy next to minimalist alternatives.

Best for: People who journal across many devices and operating systems, including Linux.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Runs on nearly every platform, including Linux and Chrome OS
  • End-to-end encrypted sync
  • Self-hosted sync option via Docker
  • Exports to PDF, DOCX and ePUB

Why people leave

  • Most features need a paid membership
  • Busy interface with many add-ons
  • Self-hosting is still early

Top Journey alternatives

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  1. 1Day One logo
    Day One

    More polished design and printed books, if you are mostly on Apple or Android.

    66.5
  2. 2jrnl logo
    jrnl

    Free, open-source and plain text for terminal-friendly Linux users.

    62.6
  3. 3Penzu logo
    Penzu

    A simple, private diary in the browser that is free to start.

    59.6
  4. 4Diaro logo
    Diaro

    A lighter multi-platform diary with Dropbox sync and a web app.

    57.2
  5. 5Reflection logo
    Reflection

    Guided journaling with prompts and AI insights on web and mobile, for those who want more structure than Journey.

    55.3

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Journey: common questions

Is Journey free?

Journey has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Journey open source?

No, Journey is not open source. Open-source alternatives include jrnl.

What platforms does Journey run on?

Journey is available for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Journey?

The highest-ranked Journey alternatives right now are Day One, jrnl and Penzu. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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