GitJournal vs My Diary

GitJournal is an open source note taking / journaling app built with privacy and data portability in mind. It stores all its notes in a standardised Markdown + YAML header format or plaintext. The notes are stored in a hosted Git Repo of your choice - GitHub / GitLab / Gitea / Gogs / Any Custom-provider. Features - - Offline First - All yours notes are available offline - No Account Required - Categorize your Notes with Folders - Open source / Free Software / FOSS - Can easily be extended and integrated with other Git tools - Can also be used to manage Hugo / Jekyll / Gatsby websites - No Ads Never need to import / export your notes, as you always have control of the data. Apps may come and go, but your notes will always be with you. Git has been chosen as a backend as self-hosting a Git server is much simpler than almost any other software, additionally there are already many commercial providers of Git. So you can choose who you want to trust with your notes. We currently don't support encrypting the notes, but it's something we're actively working on.

My Diary: Private Journal is your secure daily journal, mood tracker, and diary with lock that keeps thoughts, memories, and feelings private. Add photos, track habits, set reminders, and enjoy a safe journal app with password protection—ideal for gratitude notes, dream journal writing, or daily reflections. Main Features • Private & Secure Diary – Protect your journal with a lock or password to keep your entries safe and personal. • Daily Journal & Mood Tracker – Record your emotions, moods, and daily reflections in a simple, guided format. • Photo Attachments – Add pictures to your entries to capture memories beyond words. • Reminders & Notifications – Get gentle reminders to write daily and build a journaling habit. • Search & Backup – Quickly find past entries with smart search and keep your data backed up for peace of mind. • Export & Share – Export your diary or share selected entries with trusted friends. • Customizable Writing – Add text in your own style, track habits, and personalize your diary experience. Journaling is more than writing—it’s a mindful habit that helps you reflect, reduce stress, and track your personal growth. Whether you’re keeping a gratitude journal, mood journal, or dream journal, My Diary makes it simple and secure. With password protection and reminders, you’ll always have a private space to capture life’s moments. Download My Diary: Private Journal today and start writing your thoughts, moods, and memories—safe, organized, and always with you.