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Freemium

Free to use, with extra features in the paid Gold plan.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension Web, Self-hosted
  • Entries can include photos, video, audio and drawings
  • End-to-end encrypted sync and data export
  • Entries and uploads encrypted at rest
  • Markdown with live preview
  • Some features require the paid Gold plan
  • Closed source
  • Upgrading from version 1 requires a manual migration
  • Single-purpose diary rather than a general notes app
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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