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JourneyPenzu
Freemium

Free to start, with paid membership features.

 Free

Free to start, with unlimited entries at no cost.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Android, iOS, Web
  • Available on most mobile and desktop platforms plus the web
  • Focused on daily journaling rather than general notes
  • Unlimited entries on the free plan
  • Encryption and per-entry or per-journal locking
  • Proprietary cloud service
  • Little detail on export and data ownership in the research
  • Journals are stored on Penzu's service rather than in files you own
  • Built for journaling, not general note-taking
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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