Penzu

Penzu is ranked #7 of 37 in journaling software on The Geeks Club, made by Penzu (Toronto, Ontario, Canada). It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Penzu plans and pricing

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Basic Not published Unlimited entries · Mobile apps · Basic journal covers and fonts · Simple writing reminders penzu.com · 20 Sept 2026

Penzu Pro Not published Encryption locking · Custom journal covers, fonts and colors · Entry tagging · PDF export · Writing prompts · Write via email apps.apple.com · 20 Sept 2026

Penzu Pro+ Not published Premium handwritten fonts · Fullscreen zen-mode · Versions and entry recovery · Premium support · Military grade encryption locking penzu.com · 20 Sept 2026

Penzu Pro+ Lifetime Not published Everything in Pro+ · One-time payment · No renewal required · 24-hour support penzu.com · 20 Sept 2026

Basic Free Free Unlimited entries · Mobile apps · Basic journal covers and fonts · Simple writing reminders penzu.com · 1 Oct 2026

Penzu Pro $4.99/mo $4.99 per month Encryption locking · Custom journal covers, fonts & colors · Entry tagging · PDF export · Writing prompts · Penzu Post penzu.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on journaling software

Free plan: Yes
Media attachments: Yes
Offline access: Yes
Privacy lock: Yes
Export formats: multiple
Platform coverage: all
Search and filters: Yes

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Penzu

Product: Penzu is an online diary and personal journal focused on privacy.
Unlimited entries: The Basic plan includes unlimited entries.
Autosave: Penzu saves as you type at your computer or on the go.
Reminders: Users can set daily, weekly, or custom writing reminders.
Mobile access: Penzu provides custom apps for iOS and Android and works in web browsers.
Email integration: Penzu Post lets Pro and Pro+ members create journal entries by email, with each journal having its own Penzu Post address.
PDF export: PDF Export is available to Pro and Pro+ customers on the full Penzu website.
Security: Penzu says account entries are password protected and journals can be secured with strong encryption.
Encryption lock: Encryption Lock is available with a paid plan and journals cannot be recovered if its password is lost.
Support: All plans come with customer support, while Pro+ Lifetime includes 24hr support.
Audience: Penzu is built for reflective journals, food diaries, pregnancy journals, dream journals, or free-form writing.
Global usage: Penzu says people in over 170 countries use the service.
User base: Penzu says it is loved by over 2 million journalers around the world.
Founded: 2008

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Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Journaling Software in 2026#7 of 37
Best Journal Apps in 2026#6 of 34

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Sources

penzu.com/aboutus· checked 1 Oct 2026
penzu.com· checked 1 Oct 2026
support.penzu.com/articles/75756-how-to-post-an-entry-via· checked 1 Oct 2026
support.penzu.com/articles/147466-how-to-export-your-jour· checked 1 Oct 2026
support.penzu.com/articles/75753-how-to-lock-your-journal· checked 1 Oct 2026
penzu.com/go-pro· checked 1 Oct 2026
apps.apple.com/us/app/penzu/id452674732· checked 20 Sept 2026
penzu.com/app/signup-pro· checked 1 Oct 2026