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Diaro alternatives with a Windows app

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

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.

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

How each one differs from Diaro

  1. 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. Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Journey lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Journey also covers templates.
    Journey vs DiaroJourney 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. 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

  3. Day One

    Encrypted journal for text, photos, audio and video across devices

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Day One lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
    • Day One is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Day One vs DiaroDay One pricing and details

  4. RedNotebook

    Free desktop diary that stores entries as plain text files

    • RedNotebook is free. Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only RedNotebook lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • Only Diaro lists iOS and Android apps.
    RedNotebook pricing and details

Common questions

Which Diaro alternatives have a Windows app?

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

Does Diaro have a Windows app?

The Diaro listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

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.