Diarium AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Diarium

Diarium is described as 'The most functional journal app for Windows lets you keep all your precious memories in one place and even reminds you to write down your experiences every day' and is a Journaling app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Diarium for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Diarium alternative is Day One, which is free. Other great apps like Diarium are Shkiper Notepad, Memos, Journal and Journey.

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Diarium alternatives page was last updated Mar 10, 2025
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  1. Day One icon

    Day One

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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    136 Day One alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Windows
    • Online
    Day One screenshot 1

    Top Day One Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Handwritten Notes
    6. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Support for Gestures
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Scan to PDF
    12.  Protected by Password

    Day One VS Diarium

     

    • Day One is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Diarium.

    • Day One is the most popular free alternative to Diarium.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryDiarium is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Shkiper Notepad icon

    Shkiper Notepad

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    The shkipper is designed to make your life easier and organize your daily activities. Take notes, schedule reminders with flexible repeat modes (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) and don't forget important events.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Shkiper Notepad screenshot 1

    Shkiper Notepad Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Calendar Integration
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Text formatting
    6.  Widgets
    7.  Notebook

    Shkiper Notepad VS Diarium

     

    • Shkiper Notepad is the most popular Open Source alternative to Diarium.

    • Shkiper Notepad is Free and Open SourceDiarium is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Memos icon

    Memos

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    A privacy-first, lightweight note-taking service. Easily capture and share your great thoughts.

    62 Memos alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Memos screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Ad-free
    3. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    4.  SQLite

    Memos VS Diarium

     

    • Memos is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Diarium.

    • Memos is Free and Open SourceDiarium is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Memos is Privacy focused and LightweightDiarium is not according to our users
  5. Journal icon

    Journal

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    A New Way to Appreciate Life’s Moments with Journal.

    76 Journal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Journal screenshot 1
    Journal screenshot 2

    Journal Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  iOS widget
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Built-in search engine

    Journal VS Diarium

     
  6. Journey icon

    Journey

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    A diary that keeps your private memories forever. Trusted by millions of users, Journey is your perfect journal companion that keeps your private memories for a lifetime.

    131 Journey alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    Journey journal on Android

    Journey Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Location Mapping
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Protected by Password
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Notebook
    7.  Different areas grid

    Journey VS Diarium

     

    • Journey is the most popular Linux alternative to Diarium.

    • Journey is the most popular commercial alternative to Diarium.

    • Journey is Paid and ProprietaryDiarium is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Evo icon

    Evo

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    The last productivity app you'll ever need, combining events, reminders, mood tracker, notes & diary, habits, a focus timer, and more.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Evo screenshot 1

    Top Evo Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Mood Tracking
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Reminders
    10.  iOS widget
    11.  Widgets

    Evo VS Diarium

     
  9. Diary Vault icon

    Diary Vault

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    A FOSS, offline first personal diary application written in Flutter.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Diary Vault screenshot 1
    Diary Vault screenshot 2
    Diary Vault screenshot 3

    Top Diary Vault Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Automatic Backup
    4.  Themes
    5. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    6.  Fingerprinting protection
    7.  Built-in themes
    8.  Periodic Reminders
    9. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11.  Unlock with fingerprint

    Diary Vault VS Diarium

     
  10. Daylio icon

    Daylio

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    Pick your mood and add activities you have been doing during the day. You can also add notes and keep an old school diary.

    138 Daylio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Daylio screenshot 1
    Daylio screenshot 2
    Daylio screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Mood Tracking
    2.  Automatic Backup
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Goal Tracking
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  History graphs
    10.  Export to CSV
    11.  Sync with iCloud

    Daylio VS Diarium

     
  11. Journalify icon

    Journalify

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    Journalify is a modern, intuitive platform that enables users to transform their life through journaling. It provides a space where you can focus on writing, free from worries about privacy and accessibility.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Journal example

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Full-Text Search

    Journalify VS Diarium

     
  12. Glint - Highlight Journal icon

    Glint - Highlight Journal

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    Glint is an iOS app that serves as a personal time capsule, enabling you to record and reflect on the highlights of your year. It allows you to attach photos, locations, and URLs to your memories, and organize them in custom categories.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Glint - Highlight Journal screenshot 1

    Glint - Highlight Journal Features

    1.  Goal Setting
    2.  Goal Tracking

    Glint - Highlight Journal VS Diarium

     
  13. Bleep - Visual Journal icon

    Bleep - Visual Journal

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    Bleep is an application that enables users to visually organize their thoughts, capture quick notes, and curate life aspects, while providing a comprehensive activity map.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    Bleep - Visual Journal screenshot 1

    Bleep - Visual Journal Features

    1.  Categories
    2.  Ideas Hub

    Bleep - Visual Journal VS Diarium

     
  14. Jrnl icon

    Jrnl

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    jrnl is a simple journal application for your command line. Journals are stored as human readable plain text files. Optionally, your journal can be encrypted using the 256-bit AES.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Jrnl screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Portable
    4.  Encrypted Notes
    5. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    6.  Logging

    Jrnl VS Diarium

     
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