Dabble Me alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Dabble Me: depends entirely on email, and photos and search require PRO. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Dabble Me, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Penzu currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Dabble Me alternative for most people
PenzuA private web diary with a writing editor and mobile apps.
Best Dabble Me alternative for a free option
jrnlAnother minimal, open-source approach, from the command line.
Best Dabble Me alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Day OneFull-featured journaling apps with media and encryption.
Best Dabble Me alternative for open source
jrnlAnother minimal, open-source approach, from the command line.
Best Dabble Me alternative for Windows
Day OneFull-featured journaling apps with media and encryption.
Best Dabble Me alternative for Linux
jrnlAnother minimal, open-source approach, from the command line.
Best Dabble Me alternative for iPhone and Android
The Five Minute JournalShort guided prompts that take just a few minutes a day.
Best Dabble Me alternative for working in the browser
PenzuA private web diary with a writing editor and mobile apps.
Dabble Me alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Dabble Me?
Penzu ranks first right now. A private web diary with a writing editor and mobile apps. Day One and jrnl follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Dabble Me?
Yes. Penzu (free plan + paid), Day One (free plan + paid), jrnl (open source) and The Five Minute Journal (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Dabble Me?
Yes: jrnl.
Which Dabble Me alternatives work on Linux?
jrnl runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Dabble Me?
The complaints we hear most: depends entirely on email; photos and search require PRO; no native apps or offline mode.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Dabble Me, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.