Pepys AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Pepys

Pepys is described as 'Journaling application that utilises markdown for writing and storing the journal entries' and is a Journaling app. There are more than 100 alternatives to Pepys for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Web-based and Android Tablet apps. The best Pepys alternative is memoria — private journal. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Reset or Day One. Other great apps like Pepys are Journey, Journalistic, Diarium and Recollect.

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  1. memoria — private journal icon

    memoria — private journal

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    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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • memoria — private journal is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Pepys.

    • memoria — private journal is the most popular Open Source & commercial alternative to Pepys.

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourcePepys is Free and Open Source
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightPepys is not according to our users
  2. Reset icon

    Reset

     6 likes

    Discover stress relief in just 5 minutes a day with a journal that guides you through identifying and challenging anxious thoughts. Analyze anxiety sources, rewrite healthier thoughts, and track your progress as you form a consistent habit over time for long-term mental well-being.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Reset is the most popular free alternative to Pepys.

    • Reset is Freemium and ProprietaryPepys is Free and Open Source
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    Day One

     93 likes

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

    161 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
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    • Day One is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to Pepys.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryPepys is Free and Open Source
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    Journey

    Digital journaling solution offering privacy controls, secure cross-device sync, multimedia support, timeline view, calendar and Throwback features, Google Drive backup, customizable entries, import/export options, weather, and l...

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    Journey

     41 likes

    Digital journaling solution offering privacy controls, secure cross-device sync, multimedia support, timeline view, calendar and Throwback features, Google Drive backup, customizable entries, import/export options, weather, and location tags for organized memories.

    152 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Wear
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    • Journey is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Pepys.

    • Journey is Freemium and Open SourcePepys is Free and Open Source
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    Journalistic

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    Journalistic is a micro journaling app with a focus on a clean and minimalistic writing experience. It uses the established bullet journal format, making it approachable for beginners and highly efficient for experienced diarists.

    20 Journalistic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Journalistic is the most popular SaaS alternative to Pepys.

    • Journalistic is Freemium and ProprietaryPepys is Free and Open Source
    • Journalistic is LightweightPepys is not according to our users
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    Diarium

     11 likes

    The most functional journal app for Windows lets you keep all your precious memories in one place and even reminds you to write down your experiences every day.

    53 Diarium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Recollect

     3 likes

    Welcome to Recollect AI Journal, your smart and intuitive journaling app. Keep track of your thoughts, goals, and memories with the power of AI, all while enjoying a sleek and simple user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
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  11. Today Has Been icon

    Today Has Been

     4 likes

    Engage in daily life reflection via convenient WhatsApp prompts, creating a unique online journal. Enjoy automatic organization, seamless access, and privacy. Receive gentle nudges at 8pm to encourage reflection and reminisce with past journal entries.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • WhatsApp
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  13. Journée icon

    Journée

     20 likes

    A simplified, RedNotebook-type journal/diary app. With a focus on minimal design and a distraction free writing environment. Makes a folder full of dated text files that are easy to access even without the journal program.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Memorize icon

    Memorize

     6 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  15. Jrnl icon

    Jrnl

     18 likes

    jrnl is a simple journal application for your command line. Journals are stored as human readable plain text files. Optionally, your journal can be encrypted using the 256-bit AES.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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