Alternatives · Journaling
Gratitude alternatives
Gratitude compared with 6 alternatives: Five Minute Journal, Stoic, Reflectly, Daylio, Grid Diary and 1 more.
Gratitude has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GratitudeThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Five Minute Journal | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Stoic | Free plan · from $6.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Reflectly | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Daylio | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Grid Diary | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Waffle | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Gratitude
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
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). Gratitude starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Five Minute Journal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Five Minute Journal also covers mood tracking.
Suits: People who want a short guided gratitude routine each morning and evening
- 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). Gratitude starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only Stoic lists a web app.
- Only Stoic lists a macOS app.
- Stoic also covers templates, habit tracking and mood tracking.
Suits: People who want a structured morning and evening journaling routine
- Free plan · from $4.99
Reflectly
AI-guided journal and mood tracker for iPhone, iPad and Android
- Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). Gratitude starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Reflectly also covers mood tracking.
Suits: People new to journaling who want questions to answer, not a blank page
- Free plan · from $4.99
Daylio
Mood tracker and micro-diary you fill in with a couple of taps
- Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). Gratitude starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking, goals and mood tracking.
Suits: People who want to log a mood in a couple of taps instead of writing
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Grid Diary
Prompt-based diary and planner laid out as a grid of questions
- Grid Diary starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Gratitude starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Only Grid Diary lists a macOS app.
- Grid Diary also covers Markdown, templates and habit tracking.
Suits: People who find a blank page hard and prefer answering prompts
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
Waffle
Shared journal app for couples, families and friends
- Waffle starts at $14.99 per month, or $9.99 per week (US App Store in-app purchases). Gratitude starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
Suits: Couples, including long-distance ones, who want a shared daily check-in
Limits worth knowing in Gratitude
- The vendor's site shows no prices and no list of Pro features; plan prices appear in the app and on app store listings.
- Data lives on the device by default: deleting the app loses it unless you backed up to Google Drive or exported it.
- iCloud sync covers Apple devices only, so moving between iPhone and Android relies on a Google Drive backup.
- No web or Windows version is listed; the App Store listing says the iPad app also runs on Macs with Apple silicon.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Gratitude?
The alternatives to Gratitude in this directory are Five Minute Journal, Stoic, Reflectly, Daylio, Grid Diary and Waffle. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gratitude.
Is there a free alternative to Gratitude?
Yes. Five Minute Journal, Stoic, Reflectly, Daylio, Grid Diary and Waffle have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Gratitude alternatives work on macOS?
The Gratitude listing does not include a macOS app. Stoic and Grid Diary list 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.