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Penzu alternatives with a Windows app

The Penzu listing does not include a Windows app. 4 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory list a Windows app.

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. Diarium

    Private journal with a one-time Pro purchase and your own cloud sync

    • Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Penzu lists a web app.
    • Diarium also covers templates and mood tracking.
    Diarium pricing and details

  4. 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

Common questions

Which Penzu alternatives have a Windows app?

Journey, Day One, Diarium and RedNotebook list a Windows app.

Does Penzu have a Windows app?

The Penzu listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

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.