Alternatives · Journaling
Sanity & Self alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Sanity & Self alternative is How We Feel (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Sanity & Self compared with 5 alternatives: Reflectly, How We Feel, Stoic, Gratitude and Clearful.
Sanity & Self's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanity & SelfThis tool | Free plan | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Reflectly | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| How We Feel | Free | Free | iOS, Android |
| Stoic | Free plan · from $6.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Gratitude | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Clearful | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Sanity & Self
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).
- Reflectly also covers daily notes and mood tracking.
- Reflectly does not cover community, which Sanity & Self does.
Suits: People new to journaling who want questions to answer, not a blank page
How We Feel
Free emotion check-in journal from a science nonprofit
- How We Feel is free.
- How We Feel also covers daily notes and mood tracking.
- How We Feel does not cover community, which Sanity & Self does.
Suits: People who want a mood journal with no subscription or in-app purchases
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).
- Stoic also lists a web app and a macOS app.
- Stoic also covers daily notes, templates, habit tracking and mood tracking.
- Stoic does not cover community, which Sanity & Self does.
Suits: People who want a structured morning and evening journaling routine
Gratitude
Gratitude journal with affirmations and vision boards
- Gratitude starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
- Gratitude also covers daily notes.
- Gratitude does not cover community, which Sanity & Self does.
Suits: People building a daily gratitude habit with prompts and reminders
Clearful
Guided journal with 400+ prompts and templates on every device
- Clearful starts at $9.99 per month, or $59.99 per year (US App Store description).
- Clearful also lists a web app and a macOS app.
- Clearful also covers daily notes and templates.
- Clearful does not cover community, which Sanity & Self does.
Suits: People who want prompts and guided templates instead of a blank page
Limits worth knowing in Sanity & Self
- Pricing could not be read: the FAQ only says the annual plan averages $5 per month and no price list or App Store listing was found.
- It is mostly an audio self-care library; journaling is one session type, not a diary tool with entries of your own.
- Chat 1:1 is a separate payment from Premium and runs on iOS only.
- Most of the library needs a paid Premium membership.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sanity & Self?
The alternatives to Sanity & Self in this directory are Reflectly, How We Feel, Stoic, Gratitude and Clearful. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sanity & Self.
Is there a free alternative to Sanity & Self?
Yes. How We Feel is free to use. Reflectly, Stoic, Gratitude and Clearful have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Sanity & Self alternatives work on macOS?
The Sanity & Self listing does not include a macOS app. Stoic and Clearful list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.