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Daylio alternatives with a Windows app

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

Daylio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). 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 Daylio

  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. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Daylio also covers habit tracking and goals.
    Diarium pricing and details

  2. 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. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Journey lists a web app.
    • Only Journey lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Journey pricing and details

  3. RedNotebook

    Free desktop diary that stores entries as plain text files

    • RedNotebook is free. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only RedNotebook lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Daylio lists iOS and Android apps.
    • RedNotebook is open source, according to its own site.
    RedNotebook pricing and details

  4. Day One

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

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Day One lists a web app.
    • Only Day One lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
    Day One pricing and details

Common questions

Which Daylio alternatives have a Windows app?

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

Does Daylio have a Windows app?

The Daylio listing does not include a Windows app. It lists 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 Daylio: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.