Diarium vs Daybook

Diarium9.2Visit Daybook8.3Visit

Higher score Diarium #2 in Journal Apps 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Diarium

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Daybook #11 in Journal Apps 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Daybook

• Diarium fits best

  Feature-rich journaling across major platforms

• Daybook fits best

  Affordable guided journaling with AI features

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Side by side

Feature	Diarium 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Daybook 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.3
Ranking	#2 in Journal Apps	#11 in Journal Apps
Best for	Feature-rich journaling across major platforms	Affordable guided journaling with AI features
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$39.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Integrations	16 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Diarium 4/5 · Daybook 3/5
Media attachments	✓	✓
Offline access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Privacy lock	✓	✓
End-to-end encryption	Not checked yet	—
Search and filters	✓	✓
Specs
Export formats	Multiple	Basic
Platform coverage	All	All
Our review
Pros	Supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android Offers rich media, mood, location and travel journaling Exports to Word, HTML, JSON and plain text	Free plan includes unlimited entries and multi-device sync Pro adds AI, guided journals, mood analytics, and custom templates Available on web, iOS, and Android with PDF export
Cons	Pro pricing varies by platform and region Advanced features are limited on the Free plan Not open source	No end-to-end encryption is documented AI and advanced journaling tools require the Pro plan PDF export is limited to basic formats
Our verdict	Diarium is a personal journal and diary app for recording notes, reflections, photos, videos, audio, locations, moods and travel memories. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, making it suitable for people who want one journaling… Read the review →	Daybook is a cloud-based diary and journaling app for recording thoughts, activities, experiences, photos, ideas, and moods. It suits people who want guided prompts alongside flexible freeform entries, with calendar navigation, tags,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Diarium — where it wins

  • Supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
  • Offers rich media, mood, location and travel journaling
  • Exports to Word, HTML, JSON and plain text

  Where it doesn't

  • Pro pricing varies by platform and region
  • Advanced features are limited on the Free plan
  • Not open source

• Daybook — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited entries and multi-device sync
  • Pro adds AI, guided journals, mood analytics, and custom templates
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android with PDF export

  Where it doesn't

  • No end-to-end encryption is documented
  • AI and advanced journaling tools require the Pro plan
  • PDF export is limited to basic formats

• Diarium9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  Diarium combines rich journaling, contextual views, offline access and flexible storage options.

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• Daybook8.3/10 · Free plan

  A flexible cross-platform journal with useful AI and organization tools.

  Visit DaybookFull verdict →