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Memos vs DailyTxT: catalog facts
Memos	DailyTxT
Free Free and open source; the project accepts sponsorships.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Timeline layout suited to quick notes and daily logs Markdown notes with nested tags and a tasks view	Entries and uploads encrypted at rest Markdown with live preview
Requires running and maintaining your own server Built for short notes rather than long structured documents	Upgrading from version 1 requires a manual migration Single-purpose diary rather than a general notes app
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open 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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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