Free Penzu AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Penzu

The best free alternative to Penzu is CherryTree, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Penzu and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Penzu are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, RedNotebook and Memos.

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  1. CherryTree icon
     324 likes

    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    122 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Cryptee icon
     110 likes

    Encrypted, privacy-focused digital storage with zero-knowledge architecture supporting document editing, notes, journals, and photo storage with raw DSLR support, live sync, markdown, code, LaTeX, to-dos, audio, tables, EPUB, PDF, and cross-platform access.

    90 Cryptee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Cryptee vs Penzu Comments
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    Positive
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    pissed off with penzu not working

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourcePenzu is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focused and LightweightPenzu is not according to our users
  3. RedNotebook icon
     118 likes

    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.

    172 RedNotebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
     
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    RedNotebook vs Penzu Comments
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    Negative
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    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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • RedNotebook is Free and Open SourcePenzu is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Day One icon
     94 likes

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

    176 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
     
  5. still is a journaling app for people who want to actually understand who they are. Talk about whatever’s on your mind — still listens, AI breaks it down, and you get instant insights about your emotions and patterns, allowing you to understand yourself fully.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  6. Ichinichi icon
     5 likes

    A minimalist daily notes application designed to help you build and maintain a consistent writing habit. With end-to-end encryption and a focus on great UX, it's the perfect tool for personal reflection and daily journaling.

    51 Ichinichi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. StoryPad icon
     8 likes

    StoryPad lets you write and capture everything - notes, thoughts, emotions, workouts, travels, stories, novels, or poems - on a single continuous timeline. No folders. No tabs. Just your life, beautifully organized. Your story flows like life does: naturally.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Passfindr icon
     14 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Journey icon
     41 likes

    Digital journaling solution offering privacy controls, secure cross-device sync, multimedia support, timeline view, calendar and Throwback features, Google Drive backup, customizable entries, import/export options, weather, and location tags for organized memories.

    167 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Wear
     
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