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Exist alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Exist: no free tier after the trial, and insights need weeks of data to be useful. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Exist, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bearable currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Bearable logoBearableFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android5 of 566.5
2Daylio logoDaylioFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android5 of 562.6
3Beeminder logoBeeminderFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 559.6
4Strides logoStridesFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android4 of 457.2
  1. Bearable logo

    1. BearableTop pick

    Best for: People managing a health condition who want to find links between symptoms, habits and mood

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Exist

    Also finds correlations, with a stronger focus on symptoms and health conditions.

    Pros

    • Unlimited custom symptoms and moods on the free tier
    • Correlation insights across many factors
    • Reports designed to share with doctors
    • Encrypted data with full export and delete

    Cons

    • Setup takes effort
    • Can feel overwhelming for simple mood logging
    • Mobile only
    Visit Bearable Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bearable a good Exist alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Unlimited custom symptoms and moods
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bearable.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Subscription
    $34.99 (as listed)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bearable.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bearable.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bearable.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded by
    Someone with chronic migraines
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bearable.app(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Daylio logo

    2. Daylio

    Best for: People who want a quick daily mood log that shows which activities lift or sink them

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Exist

    Free to start and quicker for manual mood and activity logs.

    Pros

    • Entries take seconds
    • Strong mood and activity statistics
    • Customisable moods and activities
    • PDF and CSV export

    Cons

    • Basic tools for long-form writing
    • Free version has ads and limits
    • No web or desktop app
    Visit Daylio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Daylio a good Exist alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Users
    20M+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026daylio.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Export
    PDF or CSV
    Checked Oct 25, 2026daylio.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Privacy
    PIN lock
    Checked Oct 25, 2026daylio.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Backup
    Google Drive or iCloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026daylio.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Year view
    Year in Pixels
    Checked Oct 25, 2026daylio.net(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Beeminder logo

    3. Beeminder

    Best for: People who respond to real consequences and want quantified goals with automatic data

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Exist

    Uses many of the same data integrations to enforce goals with money at stake.

    Pros

    • Money at stake is a strong motivator
    • Dozens of automatic data integrations
    • Handles numeric goals, not just yes/no habits

    Cons

    • Paying when you derail can feel punishing
    • Steep learning curve and quirky terminology
    • Dated interface
    Visit Beeminder Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Beeminder a good Exist alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    $0/month core
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beeminder.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium tiers
    $8, $16 and $81/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beeminder.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android, email, Slack
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beeminder.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Dozens of autodata sources
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beeminder.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2011
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beeminder.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Strides logo

    4. Strides

    Best for: People who track numeric goals and projects alongside daily habits

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Exist

    Manual tracking of numeric goals and habits with pace lines.

    Pros

    • Habits, targets, averages and projects in one app
    • Pace line shows whether you're on track
    • Clear progress reports per tracker

    Cons

    • More setup than simple streak apps
    • Free tier limits the number of trackers
    • No web version
    Visit Strides Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Strides a good Exist alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Tracker types
    Habit, target, average, project
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Progress reports
    Charts per tracker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Goal setting
    SMART goal setup
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Reminders
    Flexible reminders
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Exist alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Bearable logo

Best Exist alternative for most people

Bearable

Also finds correlations, with a stronger focus on symptoms and health conditions.

Daylio logo

Best Exist alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Daylio

Free to start and quicker for manual mood and activity logs.

Beeminder logo

Best Exist alternative for iPhone and Android

Beeminder

Uses many of the same data integrations to enforce goals with money at stake.

Beeminder logo

Best Exist alternative for working in the browser

Beeminder

Uses many of the same data integrations to enforce goals with money at stake.

Exist alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Exist?

Bearable ranks first right now. Also finds correlations, with a stronger focus on symptoms and health conditions. Daylio and Beeminder follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Exist?

Yes. Bearable (free plan + paid), Daylio (free plan + paid), Beeminder (free plan + paid) and Strides (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Exist?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Exist?

The complaints we hear most: no free tier after the trial; insights need weeks of data to be useful; best value only if you use supported services.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Exist, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.