MySamantha vs Journalistic

Journalistic is a minimalist journaling tool. MySamantha is a personal workspace that keeps journaling connected.

Journalistic strips journaling down to a fast, deliberate writing practice, and that focus is its strength. MySamantha places journaling in a wider frame: Notes, Tasks, Email and Calendar in the same product, with an optional assistant.

BPersonal/Journal/Friday 17 October

A slow Friday

CalmVoice · 1:24

Walked the long way round the Heath before work. Finally told Theo I can't take the March project, and it felt fine.

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Parliament Hill, 08:12
Same day: 2 notes, 4 to-dos, dinner with Ada

Which one fits how you work.

Choose Journalistic if…

You want a minimalist, writing-first journaling practice with as little around it as possible.

Our table covers the features MySamantha is built around. Journalistic's strengths are in its depth, which a row of marks doesn't capture.

Choose MySamantha if…

You want journal entries, including voice and photos, kept next to your notes, tasks, inbox and calendar, with the choice of using Samantha or turning AI off.

Where MySamantha goes further, in our table

  • Media attachments
  • Secure lock
  • Voice to note
  • Just ask her

The architectural difference

Journalistic is a focused practice tool. MySamantha is a connected workspace, so the journal shares a home with the rest of your day instead of standing apart.

A private journal, not a training set.

Write or speak, attach photographs, look back by day. Samantha only reads a journal entry when you ask her to.

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5 features · Last updated 30 June 2026

MySamantha vs Journalistic, feature by feature
FeatureMySamanthaJournalistic
Media attachmentsYesNo
Secure lockYesNo
Manage entriesYesYes
Voice to noteYesNo
Just ask herSamantha can create and manage your notes, to-dos and journal when you ask.YesNo

Make reflection part of your day.

MySamantha keeps journaling private and close to the rest of your day, with AI insights available only when you want them.

  • Samantha remembers for you.

    Ask her for the entry about last week, and she can find it for you.

  • Your days, in one glance.

    A clean calendar view that shows every entry, mood and moment without digging.

  • Lock it and move on.

    Your journal stays protected with your device lock, private and yours.

  • Capture the moment.

    Attach photos, screenshots or memories.

Moving over from Journalistic.

  • Your journal stays personal

    It lives in your personal space and never moves into a shared workspace.

  • Run both while you decide

    Many people keep Journalistic going while they settle in. Bring existing work into MySamantha at your own pace.

Can I use MySamantha alongside Journalistic?

Yes. Many people run both while they decide. Import tools and integrations help you bring existing work into MySamantha at your own pace.

How does pricing work?

Your plan pays for the MySamantha software. AI usage is separate: use supported AI access you already have, bring your own key, pay as you go, or turn AI off.

Do I have to use the AI?

No. Turn AI off and MySamantha remains a workspace for Notes, Tasks and Journal without AI features.

Try MySamantha next to Journalistic.

Start with the part you'd compare first. The rest of the workspace is there when you want it, and AI stays optional throughout.

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