100% free.
100% distraction-free.
Retro Journal brings back the simplicity of early computing. No notifications. No login and password prompts. No connecting to the internet. Just you, your thoughts, and the comforting glow of a CRT monitor or the crisp stillness of e-ink.
Try it out before you download it. There's an interactive demo available, just click the button on your left.
This is an Electron app, which means that it works the same on Windows, Mac, and Linux. We have downloads available for all three platforms.
This is a completely free, open-source piece of software. This software will always be free; there will be never be a charge. Source code is available under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3).
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- PROCESSOR: Outdated af
- HARD DRIVE SPACE: Roughly 120MB on Mac and Linux, a little smaller on Windows
- CLOUD UPLOADS: None. The app doesn't connect to the internet.
- PRICE: 100% Free & Open Source
Choose Your Era
Want to go back to the early Eighties? We've got you covered. Want a modern e-ink style journal? We've got you.
Local Only
Your data never leaves your machine. There is absolutely zero intenet connectivity.
Future Proof
You can save your journal in multiple formats ranging from .doc, .odt, .txt, or .md files for future-proofing.
Open Source
Want the source code? You can obtain it on Github.