Daily journals
DailyTxT
A self-hosted Markdown diary with files, maps, templates and searchable entries.
A good fit for
For a personal web diary on infrastructure you maintain.
Keep in mind
Encryption happens on the server; the project explicitly excludes client-side E2EE.
What’s inside
From the app’s documentationExplore all 18 features
Availability can depend on your plan or device. “Not verified” means we haven’t established whether the feature is supported.
Write & reflect
Written entriesAvailable
Markdown entries with live preview.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Photo attachmentsNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Audio recordingNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Voice to textNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Prompts & templatesAvailable
Mood trackingNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
RemindersNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
AI reflectionNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Organize & take it with you
Search & organizationAvailable
Search words, tags and filenames.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Device syncNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Export / portable filesAvailable
HTML export includes uploaded files.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Import / migrationNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
IntegrationsNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Privacy & access
Local storage optionHas conditions
JSON files on your own server, not a browser-local diary.
Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.
End-to-end encryptionNot offered
The README explicitly says there is no client-side E2EE.
Not available · Checked 2026-09-09.
App lockNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
No AI training policyNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Free writingAvailable
Open-source journaling without a software subscription.
Plan: Free software
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
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A closer look
What people reportNot reviewed yet
We haven’t reviewed independent user experiences for this profile yet. Manufacturer testimonials aren’t counted as independent reviews.
What we’re still checking
- Test file attachments and export restoration.
- Review server access, backups and password-recovery setup.
Device availability doesn’t guarantee identical features. Check OS and language requirements before you choose.
Sources & review notes1 sources
Our recommendations interpret the sources below. These are source reviews, not hands-on product tests.
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DailyTxT · official · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.
Official product description inspected; testimonials and health-effect claims excluded.
Sources checked 2026-09-09. Based on research, not hands-on testing. How we compare apps
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