Daily journals
Journiv
A self-hosted journal with moods, media, prompts and Immich connections.
A good fit for
For running a full journal on your own server.
Keep in mind
Server maintenance and backups are your responsibility; some analytics need Plus.
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
Rich-text and Markdown entries.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Photo attachmentsAvailable
Media entries and an Immich photo connection.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
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 trackingAvailable
Custom moods, activities and goal tracking.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
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 entries, media and metadata.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Device syncNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Export / portable filesHas conditions
Journal backup export; format needs checking.
Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.
Import / migrationAvailable
Import journals including Day One.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
IntegrationsAvailable
Connect a self-hosted Immich instance.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Privacy & access
Local storage optionHas conditions
Stored on your server; browser offline writing not established.
Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.
End-to-end encryptionNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
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 writingNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
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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
- Verify import fidelity and backup restoration.
- Check core-versus-Plus boundaries; self-hosting does not itself establish E2EE.
Device availability doesn’t guarantee identical features. Check OS and language requirements before you choose.
Sources & review notes3 sources
Our recommendations interpret the sources below. These are source reviews, not hands-on product tests.
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Journiv · official · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.
Open-core model and self-hosting requirements.
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Journiv · official · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.
Paid analytics and sharing; licensed features operate on the user's server.
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Journiv · 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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