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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Rosebud

The Rosebud listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 4 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Rosebud is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($107.99 per year). All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Rosebud

  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. Rosebud starts at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($107.99 per year).
    • Journey has a free plan. Rosebud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Journey lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Journey pricing and details

  2. 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). Rosebud starts at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($107.99 per year).
    • Diarly has a free plan. Rosebud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Diarly lists a macOS app.
    • Only Rosebud lists a web app.
    Diarly pricing and details

  3. Day One

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

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Rosebud starts at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($107.99 per year).
    • Day One has a free plan. Rosebud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Day One lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
    Day One pricing and details

  4. Apple Journal

    Apple's free journaling app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Apple Journal is free. Rosebud starts at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($107.99 per year).
    • Apple Journal has a free plan. Rosebud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Apple Journal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Rosebud lists a web app.
    Apple Journal pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Rosebud?

Yes. Journey, Diarly, Day One and Apple Journal are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Rosebud end-to-end encrypted?

The Rosebud listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 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 9, 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 Rosebud: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.