The Journal vs Zettel Notes

A side-by-side look at The Journal and Zettel Notes. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

The Journal

Office & Productivity

The Journal is a free, open-source journaling app for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. It provides a private space to record thoughts, memories, goals, dreams or anything else you want to write. The Journal features tagging, filtering, encryption and more.

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Zettel Notes

Office & Productivity

Zettel Notes is a free, open-source note taking app for Windows that implements the Zettelkasten method. It allows hierarchical tagging and linking of notes to support creativity and knowledge management.

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