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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Diarium

The Diarium 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.

Diarium has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. 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 Diarium

  1. 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.
    Day One vs DiariumDay One 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. 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.
    Journey vs DiariumJourney 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). 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 vs DiariumDiarly pricing and details

  4. 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 vs DiariumApple Journal pricing and details

Common questions

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

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

Is Diarium end-to-end encrypted?

The Diarium listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 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 Diarium: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.