JournalOS

Web · Self-hosted · API

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Freedom report

One barScore 5.3

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

JournalOS is ranked #34 of 37 in journaling software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Self-hosted, Web.

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Available platforms: Web, self_hosted

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The record

Product: JournalOS is a simple diary for logging details of daily life, such as sleep, mood, remote work, and social interactions.
Audience: JournalOS is intended for people who want structured daily memory, users who care about privacy and data ownership, and developers or power users.
Not intended for: The project says it is not for long personal journals, social sharing, coaching, or habit gamification.
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.
Entry controls: JournalOS can prevent editing older journal entries.
LLM access: The project says users can access their data with an LLM of their choice through a friendly URL.
Languages: The project is translated into English and French.
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.
Privacy principles: The maker states that users own their data and that JournalOS has no ads, data resale, or behavioral manipulation.
Encryption: The repository says data is fully encrypted at rest and notes that this has severe drawbacks.
License: JournalOS is released under the MIT license.
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.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Journaling Software in 2026#34 of 37

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Sources

github.com/djaiss/journalos· checked 5 Oct 2026
github.com/djaiss/journalos/tree/main/docs· checked 5 Oct 2026