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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Penzu

The Penzu listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 4 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Penzu has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Penzu

  1. Journey

    Cross-platform diary with maps, mood tracking and guided programs

    • Journey starts at $17.99 one-time per platform, or $49.99 per year for Membership. Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Journey lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Penzu can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Journey vs PenzuJourney pricing and details

  2. Day One

    Encrypted journal for text, photos, audio and video across devices

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Day One lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
    • Day One is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Day One vs PenzuDay One pricing and details

  3. Apple Journal

    Apple's free journaling app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Apple Journal is free. Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Apple Journal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Penzu lists a web app.
    • Only Penzu lists an Android app.
    Apple Journal pricing and details

  4. Diarly

    Private Markdown journal for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

    • Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases). Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Diarly lists a macOS app.
    • Only Penzu lists a web app.
    • Only Penzu lists an Android app.
    Diarly pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Penzu?

Yes. Journey, Day One, Apple Journal and Diarly are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Penzu end-to-end encrypted?

The Penzu listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Penzu: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.