The Best Reflectly Alternative
That's Actually Free
Tired of Reflectly's paywalls? Zendiary offers better AI, deeper insights, and real encryption—all for free. Join 50,000+ users who made the switch.
4.8 rating • No subscription required • Import from Reflectly
Why Users Are Leaving Reflectly
Reflectly promises AI-powered journaling, but here's what they don't tell you upfront: almost every useful feature requires a $59.99/year subscription.
The free version is essentially a demo. Want to see your mood trends? Pay up. Want AI insights? Pay up. Want to customize your experience? Pay up. Many users feel deceived after downloading what's marketed as a "free" app.
That's why we built Zendiary—a genuinely free alternative with better AI, stronger privacy, and zero manipulative paywalls.
4 Reasons to Switch from Reflectly
Actually Free
Reflectly teases you with features then demands $59.99/year. Zendiary's core AI features are genuinely free.
Smarter AI
Zeni AI provides deeper analysis, cognitive reframing, and personalized insights—not just generic prompts.
Real Privacy
End-to-end encryption means your thoughts stay private. Reflectly doesn't offer this level of security.
No Manipulation
No dark patterns, no guilt-tripping popups, no 'limited time offers'. Just honest journaling.
Zendiary vs Reflectly: Full Comparison
See exactly what you get with each app
| Feature | Zendiary | Reflectly |
|---|---|---|
| Core Journaling | Free | Limited Free |
| AI Analysis | Free | $59.99/year |
| Mood Tracking | Free | Premium |
| Unlimited Entries | Premium | |
| Cognitive Reframing | ||
| Pattern Recognition | Basic | |
| End-to-End Encryption | ||
| Offline Mode | ||
| Custom Themes | Premium | |
| No Ads | ||
| Data Export | Premium | |
| Biometric Lock | Premium |
* Reflectly Premium is $59.99/year or $12.99/month as of January 2026
Save $59.99/year with Zendiary
Reflectly Premium
- AI journaling prompts
- Mood tracking
- Custom themes
- No end-to-end encryption
- No cognitive reframing
Zendiary
- Advanced AI with Zeni
- Mood tracking & patterns
- Cognitive reframing
- End-to-end encryption
- Biometric lock
Easy Switch from Reflectly
Don't lose your journaling history. Zendiary supports importing your entries from Reflectly and other apps. Your memories, our better platform.
What Reflectly Users Say About Zendiary
"Finally, an AI journal that doesn't nickel and dime you. Switched from Reflectly and never looked back. Zeni's insights are actually useful!"
— Sarah K.
"I was paying $60/year for Reflectly Premium. Zendiary gives me MORE features for FREE. The cognitive reframing feature has been genuinely helpful for my anxiety."
— Michael T.
Reflectly Alternative FAQ
Why switch from Reflectly to Zendiary?
Zendiary offers more advanced AI with deeper insights, completely free core features (vs $59.99/year), better privacy with end-to-end encryption, and no manipulative paywalls or dark patterns.
Is Zendiary really free unlike Reflectly?
Yes! Unlike Reflectly which locks most features behind a $59.99/year subscription, Zendiary offers unlimited journaling, mood tracking, AI insights, and encryption completely free.
Can I import my Reflectly journals?
Yes! Zendiary supports importing journal entries from other apps including Reflectly. Export your data from Reflectly and import it into Zendiary to continue your journey.
How is Zendiary's AI different from Reflectly's?
While Reflectly focuses on guided prompts, Zendiary's AI (Zeni) provides deeper analysis: pattern recognition, cognitive distortion detection, personalized reframing suggestions, and mood prediction. It adapts to your unique patterns.
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