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PenzuDailyTxT
Free

Free to start, with unlimited entries at no cost.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Android, iOS, Web Web, Self-hosted
  • Unlimited entries on the free plan
  • Encryption and per-entry or per-journal locking
  • Entries and uploads encrypted at rest
  • Markdown with live preview
  • Journals are stored on Penzu's service rather than in files you own
  • Built for journaling, not general note-taking
  • Upgrading from version 1 requires a manual migration
  • Single-purpose diary rather than a general notes app
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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