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jrnl vs Lotti: catalog facts
jrnl	Lotti
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.
Command line	macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Entries are plain text files you own Optional AES encryption of journals	End-to-end encrypted sync between your own devices AI suggestions require your approval
Terminal only, with no graphical interface Sync depends on a separate tool such as Dropbox	AI agent workflow may be more than a simple journal user needs Cloud AI features depend on external model providers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-only
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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