Day One
8.4#3 in journaling appsFrom $49.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSExtensionmacOS
VisitDay One vs Journiv
What both publish
| Fact | Day One | Journiv |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | No |
| Export formats | multiple | JSON,PDF,HTML,Markdown |
| Free plan | Day One offers a free Basic plan with unlimited text entries and journals. | Yes |
| Media support | Entries can include text, photos, video, audio, drawings, and documents. | photos_video_audio |
| Prompt features | Day One includes daily prompts, a prompt library or gallery, templates, reminders, and streaks. | guided |
Day One plans
- BasicFree
- Silver$49.99 a year
- Gold$74.99 a year
Journiv plans
- CoreFree
- Journiv CoreFree
- Journiv Plus—
Pick Day One if…
Day One suits people who want to keep a private journal with text and varied media, alone or in a shared journal with a small group. Its listed platforms include mobile devices, computers, and browsers.
Pick Journiv if…
Journiv suits people wanting self-hosted journals with structured tracking, guided prompts, media, and advanced search. It is also suited to users who want data in their chosen database and no telemetry or external service dependencies.