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JournalOS

Ch 336.2of 37 Journaling Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, self-hosted, Web
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Available platformsWeb, self hosted
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

JournalOS is ranked #33 of 37 in journaling software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Self-hosted, Web.

Compared on journaling software

Available platforms
Web, self_hostedgithub.com

Facts

Product
JournalOS is a simple diary for logging details of daily life, such as sleep, mood, remote work, and social interactions.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Audience
JournalOS is intended for people who want structured daily memory, users who care about privacy and data ownership, and developers or power users.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Not intended for
The project says it is not for long personal journals, social sharing, coaching, or habit gamification.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Tracking modules
Modules cover body and health, mind and emotions, work, social life, and places, including sleep, physical activity, mood, energy, work, social events, travel, and weather.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Entry controls
JournalOS can prevent editing older journal entries.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
LLM access
The project says users can access their data with an LLM of their choice through a friendly URL.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Languages
The project is translated into English and French.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Hosting
Users can use the maker-hosted server or host JournalOS themselves; the project is designed for self-hosting and documents Docker and manual installation.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Privacy principles
The maker states that users own their data and that JournalOS has no ads, data resale, or behavioral manipulation.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Encryption
The repository says data is fully encrypted at rest and notes that this has severe drawbacks.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
License
JournalOS is released under the MIT license.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Technical architecture
Developer documentation describes JournalOS as a Laravel monolith with web app, API, and marketing site, using server-rendered Blade views and AlpineJS interactivity.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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