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RedNotebook vs DailyTxT: catalog facts
RedNotebook	DailyTxT
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, Linux	Web, Self-hosted
Supports tags, templates, images and document exports.	Entries and uploads encrypted at rest Markdown with live preview
It is a local journal rather than a collaborative workspace.	Upgrading from version 1 requires a manual migration Single-purpose diary rather than a general notes app
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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