Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Emote
A Modernized Journaling Experience (Desktop Only)
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Emote launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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A fun, private way to be mindful of thoughts and emotions
2017 · its alternatives →
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Finally start your journaling habit with Emoji
2016 · color.mr · its alternatives →
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Make the habit of journalling stick with Notion
2023 · notesbyhugh.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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A fast journal app for those spontaneous thoughts and ideas
2017 · jot.webflow.io · its alternatives →
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Simple journaling via email and SMS 📝
2019 · somewordsfor.me · its alternatives →
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JournalFlow▲66Keep a journal in your favorite messaging app.
2019 · journalflow.com · its alternatives →
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On iOS, I've flip-flopped back and forth between a bunch of note-taking and journaling apps. None would stick. My initial attempts at building such an app faded just the same, until I realized I wanted the same level of low-friction posting and browsing offered by social media apps, but for my quick notes. Not social, just easy posting, search, and a familiar feed. This is how Journelly came to be. I like to describe it as: tweeting, but for your eyes only (fully offline and in plain text). If you’re an Org markup user, you’ll be delighted to know it’s powered by unicorns under the hood. If…
2025 · xenodium.com · its alternatives →
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Daily Page▲119A tool for writing daily. Become a better writer.
2015 · dailypage.co · its alternatives →
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2017 · emojielog.surge.sh · its alternatives →
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