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Lotti vs jrnl: catalog facts
Lottijrnl
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.

Free

Free and open source.

macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Command line
  • End-to-end encrypted sync between your own devices
  • AI suggestions require your approval
  • Entries are plain text files you own
  • Optional AES encryption of journals
  • AI agent workflow may be more than a simple journal user needs
  • Cloud AI features depend on external model providers
  • Terminal only, with no graphical interface
  • Sync depends on a separate tool such as Dropbox
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-only License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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