Write in beautiful, peaceful environments. Your entries stay private on your device, auto-saved as you type. Choose from serene live backgrounds or add your own—everything you need to let your thoughts drift.
One-time purchase • No subscription
See Drift in action
Watch how simple and beautiful journaling can be
Drift is just a journal
Sometimes that's all you need—a place to write. No complex features, no habit trackers, no prompts telling you what to write, no pressure. Just you and your thoughts.
Write in environments that calm you
Choose from peaceful live backgrounds or use custom YouTube videos. Your environment shapes your mindset.
Beach Waves
Peaceful turquoise waves
Snowy Forest
Winter wonderland serenity
Waterfall
Lush cascading water
Cafe Workspace
Productive cafe ambiance
✨ 7 beautiful backgrounds included with purchase, plus custom YouTube URL backgrounds
Everything you need, nothing you don't
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Live Backgrounds
Choose from serene environments or use custom YouTube videos
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Distraction-Free Writing
Clean, minimal interface that helps you focus on your thoughts
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Your Data Stays Yours
All entries saved locally on your device—never uploaded to the cloud
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Auto-Save
Never lose your thoughts—every word is saved automatically to your device
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Password Protected
Optional password protection to keep your journal private and secure
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Calendar Navigation
Browse past entries by date with an intuitive calendar view
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Search Your Entries
Find any entry instantly by searching across all your writing
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Mac App
Beautiful native Mac app designed for the best journaling experience
Simple, honest pricing
Buy Drift once, use it forever. No subscriptions, no recurring fees.
✨One-time purchase
🚫No subscriptions ever
🎨All live backgrounds
Your thoughts deserve a beautiful home
Start journaling in beautiful environments today. One purchase, yours forever.