Arkive

Journal

Pricing

Journal is free to use with an account. Your entries are encrypted and securely stored. If you want synchronisation across devices and advanced tools, a subscription supports the infrastructure required to run the platform responsibly.

£3/ month

No additional paid tiers. No upsells. No hidden upgrades.

FeatureFreePaid
Block-based editor
Writing modes
Worldview selection
Encrypted storage
Encrypted sync
Multi-device access
Calendar view
Word patterns
Search by meaning
Advanced export
Extended customisation
Priority support

Free — fully functional core

The free version is not a trial. It is a complete, private journaling tool. An account is required to ensure your entries are securely stored and recoverable.

Editor and structure

  • Block-based editor: paragraph, image, and external link blocks
  • Character-level formatting: bold, italic, underline, highlight, inline links
  • Block reordering, split, merge, and full undo/redo
  • All writing modes: General, Reading, Gratitude, Reflection, Creative
  • Worldview selection: reflective and faith-based frameworks
  • Prayer and Discernment modes available in faith-based framework

Storage

  • Encrypted storage with client-derived keys
  • Offline functionality — write without a connection, sync when back online
  • Unlimited entries

Privacy

  • No advertising
  • No tracking or behavioural analytics
  • No data selling
  • Full account and data deletion

Paid — depth and continuity

The paid plan unlocks features that require server infrastructure: encrypted sync, multi-device access, and enhanced tools.

Encrypted cloud sync

  • End-to-end encrypted sync across devices
  • Backup continuity — recover from device loss
  • Server stores ciphertext only, cannot read your entries

Discovery tools

  • Calendar view — navigate entries by date
  • Word patterns — see how specific words appear across your journal
  • Search by meaning — find entries related to an idea, even if you used different words

Advanced export

  • Structured JSON export
  • Formatted PDF export
  • Bulk export

Extended customisation

  • Extended theme options
  • Extended typography options
  • Custom prompts

Support

  • Priority email support

A straightforward model

Writing modes are not gated behind the paywall. All seven modes — including Prayer and Discernment — are available to every user. Gating reflective contexts behind payment would undermine the purpose of the tool.

The paid plan exists because encrypted sync, multi-device backup, and search infrastructure cost money to operate. The subscription covers that cost.

There is one paid plan, and it includes everything. No additional tiers, no feature bundles, no upgrade ladders.