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Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Nikki

Simple journaling web app

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Nikki launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    Sunrise▲893

    Your safest digital place to reflect, relax, and recharge

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Simple journaling app with a social twist 🌀

    2020 · okorca.com · its alternatives →

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    Journaling app where you can publish your thoughts online

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Reflect on your past, plan your future, live in the present

    2023 · prodactivate.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    Your next thought awaits

    2023 · focusedjournal.com · its alternatives →

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    The simplest, most effective way to be happier every day

    2015 · intelligentchange.com · its alternatives →

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    Day Log▲97

    All in one journal with goals & habits tracker

    2023 · daylog.crxapplications.com · its alternatives →

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    A beautiful place to write your thoughts & share your story

    2019 · theopendiaries.com · its alternatives →

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    Journal.▲139

    A social journal with daily prompts

    2024 · journal.fm · its alternatives →

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    Days▲90

    A minimal and thoughtful journaling app

    2020 · days.app · its alternatives →

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    Journaling app with daily questions to reflect

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Simple journaling via email and SMS 📝

    2019 · somewordsfor.me · its alternatives →

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    Journify▲110

    A simple and intuitive space for all your journaling needs

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    An easy & practical way to practice mindfulness everyday

    2021 · app.notion.com · its alternatives →

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    Write beautiful memories

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Mindmix▲92

    The quick & simple mindfulness journal for digital natives.

    2022 · its alternatives →

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    Minimal journal/e-ink style simple diary with password

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Lifelog▲103

    A journaling app for remembering your ideas, goals, etc.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Journal with clarity and mindfulness, right in Notion

    2021 · dumpl.ink · its alternatives →

  20. 20AJ

    Hey Hacker News, I’m excited to share a tiny service that’s very close to my heart - Today Has Been. Here’s how it works: We have a phone number that has WhatsApp Business API enabled. Your messages sent to this number (after you activate your free trial) are added to your journal. It’s a super light weight journaling service - no app download or registration is required. We also send you a daily nudge asking “How did your day go?” and after you have a few posts we send you a random blast from the past. Why I built it: I was an active user and fan of Ohlife - only journalling app that could…

    2024 · todayhasbeen.com · its alternatives →

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    Journaling app that makes it easy for non writers to start.

    2019 · musepeach.com · its alternatives →

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    A simple way to reflect, grow, and stay mindful every day

    2025 · myjournaling.app · its alternatives →

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    Mobile journaling app that asks you questions

    2023 · glowupjournal.com · its alternatives →

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    Collect memories and reflect on yourself

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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