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Penzu alternatives · Journaling

Open-source alternatives to Penzu

Penzu is not described as open source on its own site. 5 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory are open source, 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.

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

How each one differs from Penzu

  1. Dabble Me

    Private journal you keep by replying to email prompts

    • Dabble Me starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year. Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Penzu lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Dabble Me is open source, according to its own site.
    • Penzu can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Dabble Me vs PenzuDabble Me pricing and details

  2. DailyTxT

    Self-hosted encrypted diary web app that runs in Docker

    • DailyTxT is free. Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Penzu lists iOS and Android apps.
    • DailyTxT is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Penzu can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DailyTxT vs PenzuDailyTxT pricing and details

  3. RedNotebook

    Free desktop diary that stores entries as plain text files

    • RedNotebook is free. Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only RedNotebook lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Penzu lists a web app.
    • Only Penzu lists iOS and Android apps.
    RedNotebook pricing and details

  4. Daily You

    Free, open-source offline diary and mood tracker for Android

    • Daily You is free. Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Penzu lists a web app.
    • Only Penzu lists an iOS app.
    • Daily You is open source, according to its own site.
    Daily You pricing and details

  5. Easy Diary

    Free, open-source diary app for Android with no ads

    • Easy Diary is free. Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Penzu lists a web app.
    • Only Penzu lists an iOS app.
    • Easy Diary is open source, according to its own site.
    Easy Diary pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Penzu?

Yes. Dabble Me, DailyTxT, RedNotebook, Daily You and Easy Diary are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Penzu open source?

Penzu is not described as open source on its own site. 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.