Daily journals
RedNotebook
A desktop diary with templates, tags, pictures and plain-text storage.
A good fit for
For a portable daily journal on Windows or Linux.
Keep in mind
macOS has an unsupported installation route; mobile apps and built-in sync are unverified.
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
Formatted text with automatic saving.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Photo attachmentsAvailable
Insert images and file links.
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
Customizable entry templates.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
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
Hashtags, word clouds and live search.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Device syncNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Export / portable filesAvailable
Plain text, HTML or LaTeX export.
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 optionAvailable
Data is stored as local plain-text files.
Documented · 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 writingAvailable
Free software for ongoing diary writing.
Plan: Free
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
- Verify current plan limits, export recovery and privacy settings in the installed app.
Device availability doesn’t guarantee identical features. Check OS and language requirements before you choose.
Sources & review notes2 sources
Our recommendations interpret the sources below. These are source reviews, not hands-on product tests.
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RedNotebook project · official · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.
Windows and Linux supported; macOS explicitly lacks official support.
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RedNotebook · 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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