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Everlog alternatives
Everlog compared with 5 alternatives: Diarly, Day One, Apple Journal, Diarium and Journey.
Everlog has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month (Premium Monthly on the US App Store). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EverlogThis tool | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Diarly | 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 |
How each one differs from Everlog
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
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). Everlog starts at $1.99 per month (Premium Monthly on the US App Store).
- Diarly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Diarly also covers mood tracking.
Suits: Apple users who want a journal stored on their devices and their own iCloud
- 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. Everlog starts at $1.99 per month (Premium Monthly on the US App Store).
- Only Day One lists a web app.
- Only Day One lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Day One lists a browser extension.
- Day One is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
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. Everlog starts at $1.99 per month (Premium Monthly on the US App Store).
- Apple Journal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Apple Journal also covers transcription and mood tracking.
- Everlog 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. Everlog starts at $1.99 per month (Premium Monthly on the US App Store).
- Only Diarium lists Windows and Android apps.
- Diarium also covers mood tracking.
- Everlog 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. Everlog starts at $1.99 per month (Premium Monthly on the US App Store).
- Only Journey lists a web app.
- Only Journey lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want one journal on phone, desktop (including Linux) and web
Limits worth knowing in Everlog
- Apple platforms only: there is no Android, Windows or web version.
- Syncing between devices needs Premium, and the free version is limited to one journal and image attachments.
- If Premium lapses, sync turns off and new entries can only be written in the default journal.
- iCloud data is end-to-end encrypted only when Apple's Advanced Data Protection is switched on.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Everlog?
The alternatives to Everlog in this directory are Diarly, Day One, Apple Journal, Diarium and Journey. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Everlog.
Is there a free alternative to Everlog?
Yes. Apple Journal is free to use. Diarly, Day One, Diarium and Journey have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Everlog alternatives work on Windows?
The Everlog listing does not include a Windows app. Day One, Diarium and Journey list one.
Which Everlog alternatives work on Linux?
The Everlog 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.