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Alternatives to Bearable with a one-time purchase

The Bearable listing shows no one-time purchase. 6 of the 39 other journaling apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Bearable has a free plan. Paid plans start at $34.99 per year (about $0.10 a day). All of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Bearable

  1. Diarium

    Private journal with a one-time Pro purchase and your own cloud sync

    • Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. Bearable starts at $34.99 per year (about $0.10 a day).
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Diarium also covers templates.
    Diarium pricing and details

  2. Five Minute Journal

    Guided gratitude journal with short morning and evening prompts

    • Five Minute Journal starts at $4.99 to $9.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). Bearable starts at $34.99 per year (about $0.10 a day).
    • Five Minute Journal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Bearable also covers habit tracking and goals.
    Five Minute Journal pricing and details

  3. My Diary

    Locked diary with themes, stickers and a mood calendar

    • My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase). Bearable starts at $34.99 per year (about $0.10 a day).
    • My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Bearable also covers habit tracking and goals.
    My Diary pricing and details

  4. Penzu

    Private online journal for the browser, with iOS and Android apps

    • Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month. Bearable starts at $34.99 per year (about $0.10 a day).
    • Only Penzu lists a web app.
    • Penzu can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Penzu also covers long-form writing.
    Penzu pricing and details

  5. 1 Second Everyday

    Video diary that stitches one second a day into a movie

    • 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year. Bearable starts at $34.99 per year (about $0.10 a day).
    • 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • 1 Second Everyday also covers video editing.
    • Bearable also covers habit tracking, goals and mood tracking.
    1 Second Everyday pricing and details

  6. Everlog

    Markdown journal for iPhone, iPad and Mac with threaded comments

    • Everlog starts at $3.99 per month (Premium Monthly on the US App Store). Bearable starts at $34.99 per year (about $0.10 a day).
    • Only Everlog lists a macOS app.
    • Only Bearable lists an Android app.
    • Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Everlog pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Bearable that you buy once?

Yes. Diarium, Five Minute Journal, My Diary, Penzu, 1 Second Everyday and Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Bearable once instead of subscribing?

The Bearable listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Bearable: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.