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Diarium alternatives
Diarium compared with 11 alternatives: Day One, Journey, Diaro, Diarly, Daybook and 6 more.
Diarium has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. All 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DiariumThis tool | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Day One | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Journey | Free plan · from $17.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Diaro | Free plan · from $8.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Diarly | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Daybook | Free plan · from $3.49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| 1 Second Everyday | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Apple Journal | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Easy Diary | Free | Free | Android |
| Everlog | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Grid Diary | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| RedNotebook | Free | Free | Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Diarium
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Day One
Encrypted journal for text, photos, audio and video across devices
- Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Only Day One lists a web app.
- Only Day One lists a browser extension.
- Day One is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want one journal across Apple, Android, Windows and the web
- Free plan · from $17.99 one-time
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. Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Only Journey lists a web app.
- Only Journey lists a Linux app.
- Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want one journal on phone, desktop (including Linux) and web
- Free plan · from $8.99/yr
Diaro
Diary and notes app that syncs through your own Dropbox
- Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase). Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Only Diaro lists a web app.
- Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Diarium also covers templates.
Suits: People who want a simple diary organized by folders, tags and places
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
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). Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Only Diarium lists Windows and Android apps.
- Diarly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Diarly also covers Markdown.
Suits: Apple users who want a journal stored on their devices and their own iCloud
- Free plan · from $3.49/mo
Daybook
Cloud-synced diary with guided journals and voice entry
- Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year. Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Only Daybook lists a web app.
- Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Daybook also covers dictation.
Suits: People who want a free journal that syncs between phone and browser
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
1 Second Everyday
Video diary that stitches one second a day into a movie
- 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year. Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
- 1 Second Everyday also covers video editing.
- Diarium also covers templates and mood tracking.
Suits: People who want a visual diary they can keep up in a few seconds a day
- Free
Apple Journal
Apple's free journaling app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Apple Journal is free. Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Only Diarium lists Windows and Android apps.
- Apple Journal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Apple Journal also covers transcription.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a journal at no cost
- Free
Easy Diary
Free, open-source diary app for Android with no ads
- Easy Diary is free. Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Only Diarium lists Windows, macOS and iOS apps.
- Easy Diary is open source, according to its own site.
- Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Easy Diary also covers dictation.
Suits: Android users who want a free diary with no ads and no paid tier
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
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). Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Only Diarium lists Windows and Android apps.
- Everlog also covers Markdown.
- Diarium also covers mood tracking.
Suits: Apple users who want a plain Markdown journal on iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Grid Diary
Prompt-based diary and planner laid out as a grid of questions
- Grid Diary starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Only Diarium lists a Windows app.
- Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Grid Diary also covers Markdown and habit tracking.
- Diarium also covers mood tracking.
Suits: People who find a blank page hard and prefer answering prompts
- Free
RedNotebook
Free desktop diary that stores entries as plain text files
- RedNotebook is free. Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Only RedNotebook lists a Linux app.
- Only Diarium lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- RedNotebook is open source, according to its own site.
- Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Linux and Windows users who want a diary kept as plain text on their own disk
Limits worth knowing in Diarium
- Pro is bought separately for each platform, and iOS and macOS count as separate purchases.
- Cloud Sync, unlimited attachments, Word export, widgets and integrations require Pro.
- There is no free version on Windows, where Diarium is a paid app listed at $19.99 in the Microsoft Store.
- By default the journal is stored only on the device, so without Cloud Sync you need to make your own backups.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Diarium?
The alternatives to Diarium in this directory are Day One, Journey, Diaro, Diarly, Daybook, 1 Second Everyday, Apple Journal, Easy Diary, Everlog, Grid Diary and RedNotebook. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Diarium.
Is there a free alternative to Diarium?
Yes. Apple Journal, Easy Diary and RedNotebook are free to use. Day One, Journey, Diaro, Diarly, Daybook, 1 Second Everyday, Everlog and Grid Diary have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Diarium alternatives work on Linux?
The Diarium listing does not include a Linux app. Journey and RedNotebook list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Diarium?
Easy Diary and RedNotebook are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.