Journiv vs Rosebud
Journiv
journiv.comRosebud
my.rosebud.appSide by side
| Figure | Journiv | Rosebud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $9/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Journaling apps | 8.4 (#12) | 8.6 (#9) |
| Spec score · Journaling Software | 8.1 (#22) | 8.3 (#13) |
| Export formats | JSON,PDF,HTML,Markdown | basic |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Available platforms | web,self_hosted | Rosebud is available on the web, iOS, and Android; its mobile app can also be downloaded from the App Store on Mac. |
| Security | The security guide states that Journiv uses JWT authentication, Argon2id password hashing, and recommends HTTPS in production. | Rosebud says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, production journal data access is restricted and audit-logged, and access requires coordinated authentication with 2FA. |
| Support | The maker lists Discord, GitHub, documentation, and [email protected] for help. | The privacy policy directs users with questions to [email protected]. |
Plans
Rosebud
- FreeFree
- Rosebud Bloom Monthly$12.99 a month
- Rosebud Bloom Annual$107.99 a year
In their own words
Rosebud
Rosebud is an AI journaling app for personal growth and self-reflection. It analyzes entries to surface moods, topics, relationships, and patterns, then offers personalized prompts and ways to explore an entry. In the web app, Dig Deeper provides either a follow-up question or three questions to choose from. Long-term memory can recall information from previous entries and is automatically enabled for Rosebud Bloom subscribers. Voice journaling includes speech-to-text transcription and text-to-speech playback. The mobile app adds custom journals, editable daily check-ins, photo attachments, handwritten-journal scanning, AI model selection, and language settings. Rosebud says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and that journal content sent to AI providers is anonymized and discarded after processing. The free plan is available; Rosebud Bloom costs $12.99 a month or $107.99 a year. Weekly AI usage is limited, and Dig Deeper is unavailable at the limit until it resets or the user upgrades. Rosebud says it is not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis support.