Journiv
7.1#23 in journaling appsFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitJourniv vs Mindsera
What both publish
| Fact | Journiv | Mindsera |
|---|---|---|
| Available platforms | web,self_hosted | web,ios,android |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Export formats | JSON,PDF,HTML,Markdown | Markdown,PDF |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | The installation guide describes iOS and Android apps as coming soon. | Mindsera has native iOS and Android apps, with an Apple Watch app. |
| Privacy | The maker describes Journiv as self-hosted, with data stored in the user's chosen database and no telemetry or external service dependencies. | Mindsera says journal writing is encrypted at rest and in transit, can be exported, and is not used to train or improve AI models. |
| Prompt features | guided | guided |
| Search scope | advanced | advanced |
| Support | The maker lists Discord, GitHub, documentation, and [email protected] for help. | Mindsera directs users to contact [email protected] for help, feedback, and bug reports. |
Journiv plans
- CoreFree
- Journiv CoreFree
- Journiv Plus—
Mindsera plans
- Genius$14.99 a month
- CuriousFree
- Genius Monthly$14.99 a month
- Genius Annual$129 a year
Pick Journiv if…
Journiv suits people wanting self-hosted journals with structured tracking, guided prompts, media, and advanced search. It is also suited to users who want data in their chosen database and no telemetry or external service dependencies.
Pick Mindsera if…
Mindsera suits people who want to journal by writing, voice, or page scans and use AI prompts or entry analysis for reflection. It is best suited to English-language use, according to the company.