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Diarly alternatives with a Windows app

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

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 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 Diarly

  1. 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 vs DiarlyDay One pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Diarium vs DiarlyDiarium pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Journey vs DiarlyJourney pricing and details

  4. RedNotebook

    Free desktop diary that stores entries as plain text files

    • RedNotebook is free. Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
    • Only RedNotebook lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Diarly lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • RedNotebook is open source, according to its own site.
    RedNotebook pricing and details

Common questions

Which Diarly alternatives have a Windows app?

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

Does Diarly have a Windows app?

The Diarly listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS and iOS.

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 Diarly: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.