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Day One vs Journey: catalog facts
Day One	Journey
Freemium Free to use, with extra features in the paid Gold plan.	Freemium Free to start, with paid membership features.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Entries can include photos, video, audio and drawings End-to-end encrypted sync and data export	Available on most mobile and desktop platforms plus the web Focused on daily journaling rather than general notes
Some features require the paid Gold plan Closed source	Proprietary cloud service Little detail on export and data ownership in the research
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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