Gratitude alternative
Gratitude or Utopia?
Both bring together gratitude, affirmations and the life you're building toward. Gratitude gives you tools to write and collect them; Utopia writes a manifesto from your answers and reads it to you.
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The quick answer
Two good ways in. Pick yours.
Why people choose Utopia
- It writes for you: a manifesto of about 4 minutes from your own answers, narrated in a voice you choose.
- One small, specific step each day, with a journal of signs and wins and an AI coach.
- A free 20-second preview, on any phone, with nothing to download.
At a glance
Utopia and Gratitude, side by side
| Feature | Utopia | Gratitude |
|---|---|---|
| What it's written from | Your answersThe areas, people, values and ordinary dream day you name in a 3-minute questionnaire | You write itHundreds of prompts and affirmations to choose from |
| Narrated audio | About 4 minutesThree narrators, or your own voice for paying members, with a soundscape underneath | Listenable affirmations[1]Add music, or record your own voice |
| A daily step to act on | Listen, act, reflectOne small, specific step each day | Not listed |
| Journal | Signs and WinsA journal for what's working, with a reflection on tap | Gratitude journal[1] |
| Coach | AI coach by textIt knows your manifesto | Not listed |
| Affirmations | PersonalisedWith your name and the areas you care about | A library and your own[1] |
| Meditation, breathing and sound | Sanctuary and ComposerMeditations, Exhale breathing and personal songs | Music[1]Music under affirmations and vision board videos |
| Where it runs | Any phoneIn the browser on iPhone and Android; add it to your home screen | Apple devices, Android[2] |
| Try before you pay | Free previewFree quiz and 20-second preview, no card; then a 7-day free trial | Free download[1]Pro has a free trial on the monthly plan |
Gratitude's column is from its own pages (sources below), checked 29 October 2026. “Not listed” means we couldn't find it there, not that it can't exist.
How Utopia works
Four steps. One Utopian Life.
Answer a short questionnaire
About three minutes: what matters to you, where you are today, and an ordinary day you'd love to be living. Skip anything personal.
Get a manifesto in your words
Written from your answers, in the tone you choose, with or without spiritual language.
Hear it in a voice you choose
About four minutes, narrated and saved for you, with the text alongside.
Take one small step a day
Listen, act, reflect. Real-world steps, not wishful thinking.
Pricing and value
What each one costs
Utopia Premium
$119a year, about $9.92 a month
or $19.99 a month
- 7-day free trial; cancel in two taps
- The quiz and a 20-second preview are free, no card
- Manifesto, daily ritual, journal, coach, Moments, Sanctuary, Composer and more
- Local prices in the UK, eurozone, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Brazil and India
Gratitude
$4.99a month, or $29.99 a year
- Pro is listed at $4.99 monthly, $9.99 quarterly and $29.99 annually, with other unlabelled offers[1]
- A free trial on the monthly plan; its length isn't stated[1]
As listed on the US App Store and Gratitude's own pages on 29 October 2026. Prices vary by country and change, so check Gratitude's own page. Utopia shows local prices in each country.
The right fit
Choose by how you like to practise
If you like building it yourself, Gratitude gives you the pieces: prompts, affirmations you pick or write, and vision boards you put together.
If you'd like it written for you, Utopia asks about three minutes of questions and writes a manifesto in your own words, then reads it to you in a voice you choose.
If you want to act on it, Utopia's ritual ends with one small, specific step each day, and a journal for signs and wins.
People who decide exactly when and where they'll act tend to follow through more often (Gollwitzer and Sheeran, 2006), which is why every day of the Utopia Method includes one small, specific step.
Before you switch
Try it side by side
- Take the free quizAbout three minutes. Skip anything personal.
- Hear your 20-second previewIn the voice and tone you chose, with no card needed.
- Compare it with what you use nowDoes it sound like your life? Would you play it tomorrow morning?
- Start the free week only if it fits7 days of everything. Cancel in two taps before day 7 and pay nothing.
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Questions
Gratitude and Utopia, answered
Is Utopia like Gratitude?
Both bring gratitude and affirmations together. Gratitude is a journal where you write and collect them, with vision boards. Utopia writes a narrated manifesto from your answers and adds one small step a day.
Can I use both?
Yes. A gratitude journal and a morning manifesto work well side by side. Utopia's quiz and preview are free.
Does Utopia have an App Store app?
Not yet. Utopia runs in your phone's browser on iPhone and Android, and you can add it to your home screen so it opens like an app.
Is it free to try?
The quiz and a 20-second narrated preview are free, with no card. Premium has a 7-day free trial, then $119 a year or $19.99 a month in the US, and you can cancel in two taps.
Is Utopia therapy?
No. It's journaling and mindset software, and it doesn't give medical, financial or legal advice. If you're struggling, please talk to a professional.
About this guide
Written by the Utopia team. We checked Gratitude's facts on 29 October 2026 from its own pages, listed below. This isn't a full review, and features and prices may have changed since.
Gratitude is a trademark of its owner. Utopia isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Hapjoy Technologies. Something out of date? Email hello@myutopia.app.
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