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750 Words alternatives
750 Words compared with 5 alternatives: Penzu, Dabble Me, Journalistic, Day One and 4thewords.
750 Words's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 750 WordsThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Penzu | Free plan · from $19.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Dabble Me | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web |
| Journalistic | Free | Free | Web |
| Day One | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 4thewords | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
How each one differs from 750 Words
- Free plan · from $19.99/yr
Penzu
Private online journal for the browser, with iOS and Android apps
- Penzu has a free plan. 750 Words does not.
- Only Penzu lists iOS and Android apps.
- Penzu can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who mostly write at a computer in a web browser
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Dabble Me
Private journal you keep by replying to email prompts
- Dabble Me has a free plan. 750 Words does not.
- Dabble Me is open source, according to its own site.
- 750 Words also covers long-form writing.
Suits: People who would sooner reply to an email than open a journaling app
- Free
Journalistic
Micro journaling web app built around short bulleted entries
- Journalistic has a free plan. 750 Words does not.
- Journalistic also covers notes and goals.
- 750 Words also covers long-form writing.
Suits: People who want a few bullet points a day instead of long entries
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Day One
Encrypted journal for text, photos, audio and video across devices
- Day One has a free plan. 750 Words does not.
- Only Day One lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Day One lists a browser extension.
- Day One is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Day One also covers transcription, Markdown and templates.
Suits: People who want one journal across Apple, Android, Windows and the web
- Free plan · from $10/mo
4thewords
Writing game where your word count defeats monsters
- 4thewords has a free plan. 750 Words does not.
- Only 4thewords lists a browser extension.
- 4thewords can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 4thewords also covers habit tracking and goals.
- 750 Words also covers daily notes.
Suits: Writers who are motivated by game rewards and daily streaks
Limits worth knowing in 750 Words
- Prices and trial terms could not be confirmed: every page except the home page refused automated readers when checked.
- The feature details come from the vendor's original site; sign-ups now go to a newer version of the app, which may differ.
- It is built for one private stream of daily writing: the original site says entries have no titles, tags or comments.
- It runs in a web browser, and the pages that could be read mention no mobile or desktop app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to 750 Words?
The alternatives to 750 Words in this directory are Penzu, Dabble Me, Journalistic, Day One and 4thewords. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with 750 Words.
Is there a free alternative to 750 Words?
Yes. Journalistic is free to use. Penzu, Dabble Me, Day One and 4thewords have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which 750 Words alternatives work on Windows?
The 750 Words listing does not include a Windows app. Day One lists one.
Which 750 Words alternatives work on macOS?
The 750 Words listing does not include a macOS app. Day One lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to 750 Words?
Dabble Me is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.