Welcome to Journiv! We're excited to introduce you to a new way of journaling—one that puts you in complete control of your data and respects your privacy.
Why Journiv?
In a world where our personal thoughts and reflections are increasingly stored in cloud services, we wanted to create something different. Journiv is built on the principle that your journal entries are deeply personal and should remain truly private, not stored on servers you don't control, not analyzed by algorithms, and not accessible to third parties.
Privacy First
Unlike cloud-based journaling apps, Journiv runs entirely on your own infrastructure. Your thoughts, your moods, your memories, they all stay on your server. No third-party access, no data mining, no telemetry. When you write in Journiv, you're writing to yourself, not to a corporation.
Self-Hosted, Simple Setup
We've made hosting Journiv as simple as possible. With Docker (or Podman), you can have Journiv running in under a minute. No complex configuration, no technical expertise required. If you can run Docker, you can run Journiv.
Feature-Rich
Journiv isn't just a basic journal or a note taking application. We've packed it with features that make journaling meaningful:
- Mood Tracking: Understand your emotional patterns over time with beautiful visualizations
- Writing Prompts: Never face a blank page again with thoughtful prompts designed to inspire reflection
- Advanced Search: Find any memory instantly with powerful full-text search across all entries
- Analytics: See your writing patterns, streaks, and insights to understand yourself better
- Media Support: Attach photos, videos, and audio to your entries to capture moments fully
- Multiple Journals: Organize your life with separate journals for work, travel, personal growth, and more
- Import & Export: Take your data with you—export everything or import from other platforms
- More: And many more to come!
Getting Started
Ready to start your journaling journey? Getting started is easy:
- Install Journiv - Check out our installation guide to get Journiv running on your server
- Create Your Account - Set up your first account and complete the initial setup
- Create Your First Journal - Start with a personal journal or create multiple journals for different purposes
- Start Writing - Write your first entry, track your mood, and explore the features
What Makes Journiv Different?
Complete Data Ownership
Your data is yours. It's stored on your server, in your database, under your control. You can export everything at any time, migrate to another instance, or even run multiple instances.
Zero Telemetry
We don't track you. No analytics, no usage statistics, no external services. Journiv runs completely independently, no cloud dependencies.
Open Source
Journiv is open source. You can review the code, modify it, contribute improvements, or fork it for any non-commercial use. Transparency and trust are at the core of its foundation.
Cross-Platform
Journiv is designed to work wherever you are. Access it through the web in any browser, and stay tuned for dedicated mobile apps arriving soon.
What's Next?
We're just getting started. Journiv is in beta, and we have exciting features planned:
- Mobile Apps: Native iOS and Android apps with offline support (coming soon!)
- Import Tools: One-click import from Day One, Journey, and other platforms
- Enhanced Analytics: More insights and visualizations to understand your patterns
- Integrations: Integrations with your favorite self hosted tool such as Immich.
- Collaboration: Share journals with trusted individuals (coming soon)
- And much more!
Join the Community
We'd love to have you join our community:
- GitHub - Star us, contribute, or report issues
- Discord - Chat with other users and get help
- Reddit - Share your experiences and learn from others
- YouTube - Watch tutorials and demos
Thank You
Thank you for being part of the Journiv journey. We're building something special, a journaling platform that respects your privacy, gives you control, and helps you reflect on your life without compromise.
Happy journaling!