The easiest journaling software for Mac. Saving your memories and returning back to them has never been so enjoyable before.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
United States
Day One Alternatives
One of the most popular alternatives to Day One is Lunatask, which has a free version. Other popular alternatives are Pile, Memos, Ichinichi and memoria — private journal. You're spoiled for choice with Journaling Apps like Day One: we list more than 100 alternatives for iPhone, Android, iPad, the web and Mac.
Alternatives list
MusePeach is a web based private journaling app that you can use on your device of choice. Separate entries into multiple journals, customize the look of your journals, add photos and set reminders to keep yourself on track.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
+3
The simple diary for your memories. We regularly ask you via e-mail about your new experiences. Simply respond by e-mail and fill your diary.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
M
Tangerine is a simple habit and mood tracker that helps you organize your routine, achieve your personal goals and reflect on your life. Check your current streak, goals, notes and completion history/rate for every habit you track.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
Estonia
EU
OneShot is made to remind you of the special moments. Because every day has at least one. And that's what counts in life! So make it your habit and remember the happy days!
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Personal journal system using daily email prompts for entries, instantly saving responses while providing a random past memory nightly, ensuring privacy and reflection without the need for apps or manual data input, accessible from any email device.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
Vinaya Journal is a cross-platform journaling desktop app that integrates local AI via Ollama and a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipeline using ChromaDB. It is designed for offline-first, privacy-conscious AI journaling so that your thoughts stay on your device.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Windows
- United States
+1
Send emails to your future self and keep a private diary online. Completely free. Send email time capsules to yourself or keep a journal for your kids.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (BSD-3-Clause)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
Iraq
+5
Still looking for a secret diary app with password or a lock to record your personal life?
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
South Korea
+7
A beautiful and easy to use journal application, DO Journal allows you to maintain multiple journals. It can also be used as a Windows client for Day One.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
+9
Human Moments is a simple, privacy-first app that helps you build better daily habits through mindful challenges, custom goals, and private journaling.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- United States
