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Alternatives to Rosebud with a one-time purchase

The Rosebud listing shows no one-time purchase. 6 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

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.

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

How each one differs from Rosebud

  1. 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). Rosebud starts at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($107.99 per year).
    • Five Minute Journal has a free plan. Rosebud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rosebud lists a web app.
    • Five Minute Journal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Five Minute Journal 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. Rosebud starts at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($107.99 per year).
    • Diarium has a free plan. Rosebud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Rosebud lists a web app.
    Diarium pricing and details

  3. My Diary

    Locked diary with themes, stickers and a mood calendar

    • My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase). Rosebud starts at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($107.99 per year).
    • My Diary has a free plan. Rosebud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rosebud lists a web app.
    • My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    My Diary pricing and details

  4. Everlog

    Markdown journal for iPhone, iPad and Mac with threaded comments

    • Everlog starts at $1.99 per month (Premium Monthly on the US App Store). Rosebud starts at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($107.99 per year).
    • Everlog has a free plan. Rosebud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Everlog lists a macOS app.
    • Only Rosebud lists a web app.
    Everlog pricing and details

  5. Penzu

    Private online journal for the browser, with iOS and Android apps

    • Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month. Rosebud starts at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($107.99 per year).
    • Penzu has a free plan. Rosebud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Penzu can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Penzu also covers long-form writing.
    Penzu pricing and details

  6. 1 Second Everyday

    Video diary that stitches one second a day into a movie

    • 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year. Rosebud starts at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($107.99 per year).
    • 1 Second Everyday has a free plan. Rosebud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rosebud lists a web app.
    • 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    1 Second Everyday pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Rosebud that you buy once?

Yes. Five Minute Journal, Diarium, My Diary, Everlog, Penzu and 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Rosebud once instead of subscribing?

The Rosebud listing shows no one-time purchase. 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.