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Diarly alternatives
Diarly compared with 7 alternatives: Day One, Apple Journal, Diarium, Journey, Stoic and 2 more.
Diarly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DiarlyThis tool | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Day One | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Apple Journal | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Diarium | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Journey | Free plan · from $17.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Stoic | Free plan · from $6.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Everlog | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Zinnia | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Diarly
- 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. Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only Day One lists a web app.
- Only Day One lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Day One lists a browser extension.
- Day One also covers transcription.
Suits: People who want one journal across Apple, Android, Windows and the web
- Free
Apple Journal
Apple's free journaling app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Apple Journal is free. Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Apple Journal also covers transcription.
- Diarly also covers Markdown and templates.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a journal at no cost
- Free plan · from $14.99 one-time
Diarium
Private journal with a one-time Pro purchase and your own cloud sync
- Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only Diarium lists Windows and Android apps.
- Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Diarly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Diarly also covers Markdown.
Suits: People who want to pay once instead of subscribing
- 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. Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only Journey lists a web app.
- Only Journey lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Diarly also covers Markdown.
Suits: People who want one journal on phone, desktop (including Linux) and web
- Free plan · from $6.99
Stoic
Guided journal with morning and evening reflections and mood tracking
- Stoic starts at $6.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only Stoic lists a web app.
- Only Stoic lists an Android app.
- Diarly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Stoic also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People who want a structured morning and evening journaling routine
- 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). Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Diarly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Diarly also covers mood tracking.
Suits: Apple users who want a plain Markdown journal on iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Free plan · from $39.99/yr
Zinnia
Handwritten digital journal and planner for iPad, iPhone and Mac
- Zinnia starts at $39.99 per year, $9.99 per month or $3.99 per week (US App Store). Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Diarly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Zinnia also covers calendar.
- Diarly also covers Markdown and mood tracking.
Suits: Bullet journal fans who want paper-style pages on an iPad
Limits worth knowing in Diarly
- Built only for Apple devices: there is no Windows, Android or web version.
- Sync between devices needs Premium and runs through iCloud; the free version keeps one journal on one device.
- Encryption covers the text of entries, needs Premium, and entries cannot be recovered if the encryption password is forgotten.
- The vendor's pricing page shows no amounts; the US App Store lists yearly Premium at both $24.99 and $29.99.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Diarly?
The alternatives to Diarly in this directory are Day One, Apple Journal, Diarium, Journey, Stoic, Everlog and Zinnia. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Diarly.
Is there a free alternative to Diarly?
Yes. Apple Journal is free to use. Day One, Diarium, Journey, Stoic, Everlog and Zinnia have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Diarly alternatives work on Windows?
The Diarly listing does not include a Windows app. Day One, Diarium and Journey list one.
Which Diarly alternatives work on Linux?
The Diarly listing does not include a Linux app. Journey lists one.
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.