What is Dayora, in short?
Updated October 17, 2026 · By Elias Brandt · Documentation review, not tested hands-on
Pros
- Journaling itself is free
- Allowance stated before you pay
- Purchased top-ups do not expire
- Memory you can inspect
- Take your journal with you
Cons
- Entries go to third-party AI providers
- Staff can read content for set purposes
- Recordings are kept indefinitely
- Not a mental health service
- Plus is metered, not unlimited
Best forPeople who want a reflective journal for freeJournalers who prefer talkingPeople leaving another AI journalNot for sensitive material you cannot share with AI vendors
Strengths, limits and who it suits, in full
Strengths
- Journaling itself is free The pricing page and terms say entries, AI replies, voice journaling, mood tracking, Reflect chat, Your Circle and export are free, and free features will not be moved behind a paid plan.
- Allowance stated before you pay The pricing FAQ lists what Plus includes each month and what pauses when it runs out; the journal itself is never limited.
- Purchased top-ups do not expire The terms say bought call minutes and reports stay on the account until used.
- Memory you can inspect The pricing FAQ says every account can see what Dayora remembers under Profile and delete any line.
- Take your journal with you The FAQ says you can export entries any time, and the privacy policy says deleting the account removes the journal immediately.
Limits
- Entries go to third-party AI providers The privacy policy says what you write, say and upload is sent to AI providers, which may use it to train models in exchange for lower-cost usage; the policy says your journal is not a sealed room.
- Staff can read content for set purposes The privacy policy lets authorised staff review accounts for safety, support and reply-quality checks, and the founder gets a review copy of emails with the journal content and photos.
- Recordings are kept indefinitely The privacy policy says saved voice notes and call audio are kept with no time limit until the account is deleted.
- Not a mental health service The About page says Dayora is not therapy or medical advice and points people in crisis to qualified providers.
- Plus is metered, not unlimited Plus includes about 20 call minutes and one Deep Self Report a month; the included allowance resets monthly and does not carry over.
Who it suits
- People who want a reflective journal for free The core features are free with no credit card, per the pricing page.
- Journalers who prefer talking Voice journaling is free up to 5 minutes a recording; calls are a Plus feature.
- People leaving another AI journal The site publishes import guides for ChatGPT and Rosebud journals.
- Not for sensitive material you cannot share with AI vendors Entries are sent to third-party AI providers that may train on them; the privacy policy mentions an AI-off setting in the newer app version.
How much does Dayora cost?
Prices confirmed · checked
Regional prices: Prices are from the pricing page and terms on 2026-10-17.
The $6 founding price applies to joining before 1 November 2026; afterwards Plus is $9 a month or $72 a year (the page labels the yearly option as saving 33%). Per-call limits differ between sources: the pricing FAQ says calls are capped at 10 minutes each, while the terms say 5 minutes per call; both say 10 calls a day. We did not resolve this. The privacy policy mentions an iPhone app, but no App Store link was found on the pages we read, and the download page says desktop installers will appear after the first release. Prices in the iPhone app were not reviewed; Apple handles billing there. Taxes and non-USD prices were not shown.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 forever sourceFrom dayora.ai/pricing, checked Oct 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) | Journaling with a reply to every entry, voice journaling up to 5 minutes a recording, mood tracking, Reflect chat up to 300 messages a day, Your Circle, editable AI memory, export, and a first 30-day Deep Self Report after 10 entries. No credit card. |
| Dayora Plus (founding price) | $6 per month sourceFrom dayora.ai/pricing, checked Oct 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) | Billed monthly, cancel any time. Price is locked for as long as you stay a member if you join before 1 November 2026. Includes about 20 minutes of calls a month, one Deep Self Report a month, a daily letter, Where things stand, Mirror moments and voice notes up to 20 minutes. |
| Dayora Plus (standard price) | $9 per month or $72 per year sourceFrom dayora.ai/pricing, checked Oct 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) | Applies after 1 November 2026, per the pricing page. Same allowance as above. |
| Top-ups | $6 per 30 call minutes; $4 per extra Deep Self Report sourceFrom dayora.ai/pricing, checked Oct 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) | One-off purchases for Plus members. Bought capacity does not expire. Not sold in the iPhone app. |
How far does it go?
- What Plus costs for a regular callerThe pricing page includes about 20 call minutes a month in Plus. At the $6 founding price that is $6 a month; at $9 it is $9. If you need 50 minutes of calls in a month, the included 20 plus one $6 top-up of 30 minutes covers it, so $12 at the founding price or $15 at $9. Journaling, replies and export stay free either way, and bought minutes do not expire.
Arithmetic from the published allowances above, not a usage test.
Taxes, currency and promotions can change the price you see at checkout.
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Key features
| Feature | What it does | Watch out |
|---|---|---|
| A reply to every entry, shaped by what you wrote, free on every account (homepage, pricing page) | — | |
| Voice journaling with transcription, up to 5 minutes a recording on Free (pricing page) | — | |
| Reflect chat with an AI that remembers earlier entries, up to 300 messages a day (pricing page, features page) | — | |
| Your Circle: people you write about, and mood tracking across the year (pricing page) | — | |
| Export of the whole journal as JSON, PDF or Word, free or Plus (pricing page FAQ) | — | |
| Plus adds metered voice calls and long reports | On Plus, Call Dayora includes about 20 minutes a month and a Deep Self Report covers 90 days, a year or the whole journal, one a month. Extra capacity is a one-off $6 for 30 call minutes or $4 per report, and purchased capacity does not expire. | Free accounts get their first 30-day Deep Self Report once, after 10 entries, so you can read one before deciding on Plus. |
What does it cost to use Dayora?
The pricing page and terms say journaling, replies, voice journaling, mood tracking, Reflect chat, Your Circle and export are free and will stay free. Plus adds metered calls and long reports; check which of these you need before paying.
Where do your entries go?
The privacy policy says entries, voice and photos are sent to third-party AI providers, which may train on them, and that limited staff can review content for safety, support and reply quality. Saved voice notes and call audio are kept until you delete the account.
How could you check Dayora before paying?
Proposed evaluation · not performed yet
Use a free account for a week.
- Write three short entries on different days and note whether each reply says something you had not noticed.
- Open Profile and read what Dayora remembers; delete one line to check that you can.
- Export the journal, then decide whether Plus calls or a Deep Self Report are worth $6 to $9 a month.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dayora free?
Yes. The pricing page lists a free plan with no credit card, covering journaling with a reply to every entry, voice journaling up to 5 minutes a recording, mood tracking, Reflect chat and export. Plus is optional.
How much is Dayora Plus?
$6 a month at a founding price for people who join before 1 November 2026, locked in while they stay a member. After that Plus is $9 a month or $72 a year, per the pricing page.
Does Dayora use my journal to train AI?
It can. The privacy policy says AI providers may use what Dayora sends them to train their models, in return for lower-cost usage. Dayora does not train its own model on your writing and says it never sells entries.
Is Dayora a therapy app?
No. The About page says Dayora is a journaling tool, not a medical or mental health service, and does not give therapy, diagnoses or medical advice.
Do bought call minutes expire?
No. The terms say purchased call minutes and Deep Self Reports stay on the account until used. The included monthly allowance of about 20 minutes and one report resets each month.
Sources and method5 official sources · 10 details checked · Oct 17, 2026
How we checked this profile
10 details on this page were checked against Dayora's own pages and help documentation (Oct 17, 2026).
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| Section | Checks | Last checked | Sources |
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| Article text | 1 documented | dayora.ai | |
| Plans and prices | 4 documented | dayora.ai/pricingdayora.ai/terms | |
| Strengths and limits | 5 documented | dayora.ai/termsdayora.ai/privacydayora.ai/aboutdayora.ai/pricing |
Sources for this profile
- Pricing page: free core, Plus price, allowance, top-ups and FAQdayora.ai
- Homepage: product description and how replies workdayora.ai
- Features page: replies, Reflect chat, voice journaling, Call Dayoradayora.ai
- Privacy policy: AI providers, model training, staff access, recordings (last updated 17 October 2026; checked 2026-10-17)dayora.ai
Official Dayora pages read on 2026-10-17: homepage, pricing page with its FAQ, features page, about page, download page, privacy policy (last updated 17 October 2026) and terms of service (last updated October 13, 2026). Member testimonials and comparison pages written by Dayora about other apps were not used as evidence. We did not create an account, write entries, make a call or test reply quality. Gaps: App Store availability and iPhone pricing, per-call time limit, regional prices and taxes. Directory listings and third-party reviews were not used.
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