Journey
7.8#2 in journaling softwareFrom $50.04 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitJourney vs RedNotebook
RedNotebook
7.3#11 in journal appsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Journey | RedNotebook |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Journey provides end-to-end encryption for journal data. | The documentation recommends encrypting the journal folder or home partition with an external tool such as TrueCrypt. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Journey plans
- Membership (Annual)$50.04 a year
- Free versionFree
- Membership Annual$50.04 a year
- Membership Lifetime—
RedNotebook plans
- FreeFree
- RedNotebookFree
Pick Journey if…
Journey suits people who want a multimedia journal with privacy controls, offline access, and search. Its shared journals and guided programs may also suit people journaling with others or looking for structured reflection prompts.
Pick RedNotebook if…
RedNotebook suits people wanting an offline, searchable journal on a desktop system. It fits users who need formatted entries, exports, and plain-text ownership across Linux, macOS, or Windows.