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Daybook alternatives with a Windows app

The Daybook listing does not include a Windows app. 4 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory list a Windows app.

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. 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

  4. RedNotebook

    Free desktop diary that stores entries as plain text files

    • RedNotebook is free. Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
    • Only RedNotebook lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Daybook lists a web app.
    • Only Daybook lists iOS and Android apps.
    RedNotebook pricing and details

Common questions

Which Daybook alternatives have a Windows app?

Journey, Day One, Diarium and RedNotebook list a Windows app.

Does Daybook have a Windows app?

The Daybook listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

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.