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jrnlRedNotebook
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Command line Windows, Linux
  • Entries are plain text files you own
  • Optional AES encryption of journals
  • Supports tags, templates, images and document exports.
  • Terminal only, with no graphical interface
  • Sync depends on a separate tool such as Dropbox
  • It is a local journal rather than a collaborative workspace.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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