Journaler vs Journiv
Comparing two open source alternatives to Day One and Journey and Diarium and jrnl . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Journaler
MITA free, open source daily journal built with simplicity and privacy in mind.
Journiv
MITSelf-hosted private journaling app with end-to-end encryption and a clean interface.
Side-by-side comparison
| Journaler | Journiv | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 3 | 1,069 |
| Forks | 2 | 47 |
| Open Issues | 7 | 89 |
| Last Commit | Dec 31, 2025 | May 24, 2026 |
| First Released | Dec 11, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 |
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