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Open-source alternatives to Stoic

Stoic is not described as open source on its own site. 5 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Stoic has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Stoic

  1. RedNotebook

    Free desktop diary that stores entries as plain text files

    • RedNotebook is free. Stoic starts at $6.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only RedNotebook lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Stoic lists a web app.
    • Only Stoic lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    RedNotebook pricing and details

  2. Daily You

    Free, open-source offline diary and mood tracker for Android

    • Daily You is free. Stoic starts at $6.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Stoic lists a web app.
    • Only Stoic lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Daily You is open source, according to its own site.
    Daily You pricing and details

  3. Dabble Me

    Private journal you keep by replying to email prompts

    • Dabble Me starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year. Stoic starts at $6.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Stoic lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Dabble Me is open source, according to its own site.
    • Stoic also covers templates, habit tracking and mood tracking.
    Dabble Me pricing and details

  4. DailyTxT

    Self-hosted encrypted diary web app that runs in Docker

    • DailyTxT is free. Stoic starts at $6.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Stoic lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • DailyTxT is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • DailyTxT also covers Markdown.
    DailyTxT pricing and details

  5. Easy Diary

    Free, open-source diary app for Android with no ads

    • Easy Diary is free. Stoic starts at $6.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Stoic lists a web app.
    • Only Stoic lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Easy Diary is open source, according to its own site.
    Easy Diary pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Stoic?

Yes. RedNotebook, Daily You, Dabble Me, DailyTxT and Easy Diary are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Stoic open source?

Stoic is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 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 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 Stoic: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.