MacJournal Alternatives

MacJournal is described as 'The world's most popular journalist software for the Mac' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to MacJournal for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Web-based and Mac apps. The best MacJournal alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MacJournal are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, RedNotebook and Memos.

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  1. Stample icon
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    Stample is a knowledge network that allows you to deliver the right information at the right time, to your partners and clients. Stample helps teams to aggregate and share knowledge, increase your productivity, and helps you to generate new revenues.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  2. Both a travel journal, where you can keep your stories private or make them public and a tool to find inspiration for your next destination.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
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  3. iTimely icon
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    iTimely is a comprehensive time management app that allows users to record, organize, and review various types of content, including notes, photos, videos, and tasks, all based on time, while prioritizing privacy and user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  4. YoonSeul icon
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    Preserve your personal moments in a mobile app that allows emotional and memory-rich recording. Share and grow by reflecting on past experiences.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  5. A private journaling app built on ikigai. One minute a day: note one friction, one spark, one commitment. A living purpose map grows from your entries. Optional AI reflections.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  6. AI Diary icon
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    Start your writing adventure that will leave you inspired, enlightened, and amazed with your AI powered daily diary!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  7. Jurnily icon
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    An intelligent journaling platform that uses AI and ancient philosophical wisdom to transform personal entries into actionable growth insights.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Focusbae icon
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    FocusBae is your AI coworker. Call it, share your screen, and solve problems like a real teammate. Create notes and todos on the go, journal about your day by voice, track app usage, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  9. AI-powered journaling that runs 100% on-device. Daily nudges, mood tracking, Ask your journal - all via Gemma 3 on your iPhone. Your journal text never leaves your device.

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    • iPhone
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  10. Roots is a philosophy app that delivers short 2–3 minute daily lessons from thinkers like Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, Buddha, and Aristotle. Available on iOS and Android, it offers 20 thinkers, guided paths, and practical wisdom for calm, resilience, and meaning.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Online
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  11. Minders is a private micro journal with a social media-like interface, making it easy for you to start journaling. You can create posts, store links, images, and thoughts, all of which are private and stored in your iCloud.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
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