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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Daybook

The Daybook listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 4 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Daybook has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Daybook

  1. Journey

    Cross-platform diary with maps, mood tracking and guided programs

    • Journey starts at $17.99 one-time per platform, or $49.99 per year for Membership. Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
    • Only Journey lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Daybook also covers dictation.
    Journey vs DaybookJourney pricing and details

  2. Day One

    Encrypted journal for text, photos, audio and video across devices

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
    • Only Day One lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
    • Day One is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Day One vs DaybookDay One pricing and details

  3. Diarly

    Private Markdown journal for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

    • Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases). Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
    • Only Diarly lists a macOS app.
    • Only Daybook lists a web app.
    • Only Daybook lists an Android app.
    Diarly pricing and details

  4. Apple Journal

    Apple's free journaling app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Apple Journal is free. Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
    • Only Apple Journal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Daybook lists a web app.
    • Only Daybook lists an Android app.
    Apple Journal pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Daybook?

Yes. Journey, Day One, Diarly and Apple Journal are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Daybook end-to-end encrypted?

The Daybook listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 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 Oct 6, 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 Daybook: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.