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Alternatives to Diaro with a one-time purchase

The Diaro listing shows no one-time purchase. 6 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Diaro has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase). All of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Diaro

  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. Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Diarium vs DiaroDiarium pricing and details

  2. Penzu

    Private online journal for the browser, with iOS and Android apps

    • Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month. Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Penzu can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Penzu also covers long-form writing.
    • Diaro also covers mood tracking.
    Penzu vs DiaroPenzu pricing and details

  3. My Diary

    Locked diary with themes, stickers and a mood calendar

    • My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase). Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    My Diary vs DiaroMy Diary pricing and details

  4. Five Minute Journal

    Guided gratitude journal with short morning and evening prompts

    • Five Minute Journal starts at $4.99 to $9.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • Five Minute Journal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Five Minute Journal pricing and details

  5. 1 Second Everyday

    Video diary that stitches one second a day into a movie

    • 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year. Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • 1 Second Everyday also covers video editing.
    1 Second Everyday pricing and details

  6. 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). Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Everlog lists a macOS app.
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • Only Diaro lists an Android app.
    Everlog pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Diaro that you buy once?

Yes. Diarium, Penzu, My Diary, Five Minute Journal, 1 Second Everyday and Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Diaro once instead of subscribing?

The Diaro listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 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 Diaro: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.