Penzu AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Penzu

Penzu is described as 'Write in Private. Penzu is your own personal journal and online diary' and is a Journaling app in the news & books category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Penzu for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, iPad and Windows apps. The best Penzu alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Penzu are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, memoria — private journal and Milanote.

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Write in Private. Penzu is your own personal journal and online diary.

Don't want to share everything with the world? Easily keep your personal thoughts, memories, and ideas safe and secure in the cloud! And if you...

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Penzu alternatives page was last updated Aug 19, 2024
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  1. CherryTree icon
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    CherryTree

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    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    67 CherryTree alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Top CherryTree Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Tree Style Tabs
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Portable
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Ad-free
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    CherryTree VS Penzu

    Is CherryTree a good alternative to Penzu?
     

    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Penzu.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Penzu.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourcePenzu is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Trilium Notes icon
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    Trilium Notes

     90 likes
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    Trilium Notes is a hierarchical note taking application.

    345 Trilium Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    2.  Tree of notes
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Notes
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Support for scripting
    Discontinued

    Trilium transitions into maintenance mode and don't plan adding any new major functionality. You can take a look at this community fork: https://github.com/TriliumNext

    Trilium Notes iconPenzu Icon

    Trilium Notes VS Penzu

    Is Trilium Notes a good alternative to Penzu?
     

    • Trilium Notes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Penzu.

    • Trilium Notes is Free and Open SourcePenzu is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Trilium Notes is Privacy focusedPenzu is not according to our users
  4. Cryptee icon
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    Cryptee

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    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    43 Cryptee alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Rich text editing
    4.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    5.  Cloud Hosting
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  File Storage
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Evernote import
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    Cryptee VS Penzu

    Is Cryptee a good alternative to Penzu?
     

    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Penzu.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourcePenzu is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightPenzu is not according to our users
  5. memoria — private journal icon
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    memoria — private journal

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    Frustrated with endless subscriptions and the unpredictability of closed-source apps? Longing for a diary that is as private as it is stylish? memoria offers a minimalist, modern design where your data remains with you — no analytics, no tracking, and fully self-hostable.

    51 memoria — private journal alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Full-Text Search
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Ad-free
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    memoria — private journal VS Penzu

    Is this a good alternative to Penzu?
     

    • memoria — private journal is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Penzu.

    • memoria — private journal is the most popular commercial alternative to Penzu.

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourcePenzu is Freemium and Proprietary
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightPenzu is not according to our users
  6. Milanote icon
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    Milanote

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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    338 Milanote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view
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  7. RedNotebook icon
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    RedNotebook

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    RedNotebook is a graphical diary and journal helping you keep track of notes and thoughts. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates, export functionality and word clouds. You can also format, tag and search your entries.

    173 RedNotebook alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce

    RedNotebook Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Portable
    3.  Auto-saving
    4.  Outliner
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    RedNotebook iconPenzu Icon

    RedNotebook VS Penzu

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    Comments about RedNotebook as an Alternative to Penzu
     
    Guest

    penzu saves our notes online and can only be accessed with password netconnectivity but red notebook uses a software it do store things on cloud but they also remains in your computer and also you need software to access rednotebook

    Negative comment •Sep 15, 2015
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    • RedNotebook is Free and Open SourcePenzu is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Day One icon
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    Day One

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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    132 Day One alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Top Day One Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Handwritten Notes
    6. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Support for Gestures
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Scan to PDF
    12.  Protected by Password
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  10. Passfindr icon
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    Passfindr

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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    49 Passfindr alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Passfindr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Built-in Note Taker
    Passfindr iconPenzu Icon

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  11. Notepack icon
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    Notepack

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    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    337 Notepack alternatives
    Markdown support

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dark mode enabled
    Tasks list
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    Create new workspace

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  WebDAV Sync
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    Notepack VS Penzu

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  12. Journal icon
    Journal icon

    Journal

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    A New Way to Appreciate Life’s Moments with Journal.

    72 Journal alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Journal Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  iOS widget
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Built-in search engine
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  13. nvALT icon
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    nvALT

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    nvALT is a fork of the original Notational Velocity with some additional features and interface modifications by Brett Terpstra and ElasticThreads.

    136 nvALT alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Sync with Simplenote
    3.  Integrated Search
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  14. Journalify icon
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    Journalify

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    Journalify is a modern, intuitive platform that enables users to transform their life through journaling. It provides a space where you can focus on writing, free from worries about privacy and accessibility.

    155 Journalify alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Full-Text Search
    Journalify iconPenzu Icon

    Journalify VS Penzu

    Is Journalify a good alternative to Penzu?
     
    Comments about Journalify as an Alternative to Penzu
     
    Dmitry Tilyupo

    Journalify doesn't ask you to pay every 5 minutes. It also looks fresh in contrast with Penzu.

    Positive comment •Jun 27, 2023
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    • Almost everyone thinks Journalify is a great Penzu alternative.

    • Journalify is Free and ProprietaryPenzu is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Journalify is Privacy focused and LightweightPenzu is not according to our users
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