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Alternatives to Daybook with a one-time purchase

The Daybook listing shows no one-time purchase. 6 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

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.

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

How each one differs from Daybook

  1. Penzu

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

    • Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month. Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
    • Penzu can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Penzu also covers long-form writing.
    • Daybook also covers dictation, templates and mood tracking.
    Penzu vs DaybookPenzu pricing and details

  2. Diarium

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

    • Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Daybook lists a web app.
    • Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Diarium vs DaybookDiarium 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). Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
    • Only Daybook lists a web app.
    • My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Daybook also covers dictation and templates.
    My Diary vs DaybookMy Diary pricing and details

  4. Everlog

    Markdown journal for iPhone, iPad and Mac with threaded comments

    • Everlog starts at $1.99 per month (Premium Monthly on the US App Store). Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
    • Only Everlog lists a macOS app.
    • Only Daybook lists a web app.
    • Only Daybook lists an Android app.
    Everlog pricing and details

  5. 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). Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
    • Only Daybook lists a web app.
    • Five Minute Journal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Daybook also covers dictation and templates.
    Five Minute Journal pricing and details

  6. 1 Second Everyday

    Video diary that stitches one second a day into a movie

    • 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year. Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
    • Only Daybook lists a web app.
    • 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • 1 Second Everyday also covers video editing.
    1 Second Everyday pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Daybook that you buy once?

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

Can you buy Daybook once instead of subscribing?

The Daybook listing shows no one-time purchase. 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.