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Reflection alternatives with a Windows app

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

Reflection has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year). 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 Reflection

  1. Day One

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

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Reflection starts at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year).
    • Only Day One lists a Windows app.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
    • Day One is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Day One vs ReflectionDay One pricing and details

  2. 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. Reflection starts at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year).
    • Only Journey lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Journey also covers mood tracking.
    Journey pricing and details

  3. Diarium

    Private journal with a one-time Pro purchase and your own cloud sync

    • Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. Reflection starts at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year).
    • Only Diarium lists a Windows app.
    • Only Reflection lists a web app.
    • Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Diarium pricing and details

  4. RedNotebook

    Free desktop diary that stores entries as plain text files

    • RedNotebook is free. Reflection starts at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year).
    • Only RedNotebook lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Reflection lists a web app.
    • Only Reflection lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    RedNotebook pricing and details

Common questions

Which Reflection alternatives have a Windows app?

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

Does Reflection have a Windows app?

The Reflection listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web, macOS, 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 Reflection: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.