Penzu discounts and coupons
2 offers stated by Penzu itself (annual discount and lifetime license). Penzu has a free plan, and paid plans start at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
About coupon codes
We found no public coupon or promo code on Penzu’s own pages, so this page lists none. Everything below is a price or offer Penzu states itself, with a link to where it says so. Codes found only on coupon sites could not be checked, and we don’t pass them on.
Penzu discounts it states itself
- Annual discountUp to 66% off with yearly billing
Penzu's Pro page labels yearly billing as 66% cheaper: Pro is $19.99 a year against $4.99 a month, and Pro+ is $49.99 a year against $9.99 a month.
Stated on penzu.com - Lifetime licensePenzu Pro+ Lifetime for $199.99
A one-time payment of $199.99 buys the Pro+ feature set with no renewal, as listed on Penzu's Pro page.
Stated on penzu.com
Try Penzu before you pay
- Free plan
- Basic plan: unlimited entries, the mobile apps, basic journal covers and fonts, and simple writing reminders. No credit card is required.
What Penzu costs without a discount
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | Unlimited entries, mobile apps, basic journal covers and fonts, and simple writing reminders. |
| Penzu Pro | $19.99per year, or $4.99 per month | Adds encryption locking, custom covers, fonts and colors, entry tagging, PDF export, writing prompts and writing by email (Penzu Post). |
| Penzu Pro+ | $49.99per year, or $9.99 per month | Everything in Pro, plus premium handwritten fonts, fullscreen zen-mode, versions and entry recovery, and premium support. |
| Penzu Pro+ Lifetime | $199.99one-time payment | Everything in Pro+ for a single payment with no renewal, plus 24-hour support. |
Cheaper alternatives to Penzu
- JournalisticCompare
Free
- DiaroCompare
$8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase) · has a free plan
Tools we list as alternatives to Penzu that start cheaper or have a free plan, going by each one’s own prices.
Penzu discount questions
Is there a Penzu coupon or promo code?
We found no public coupon or promo code on Penzu's own pages, as read on Oct 5, 2026, so none is listed here. What Penzu does state: up to 66% off with yearly billing and penzu pro+ lifetime for $199.99. Codes that only coupon sites carry could not be checked against penzu.com.
How can I get Penzu cheaper?
Up to 66% off with yearly billing. Penzu's Pro page labels yearly billing as 66% cheaper: Pro is $19.99 a year against $4.99 a month, and Pro+ is $49.99 a year against $9.99 a month. This page lists 1 more way it states.
Is Penzu cheaper if I pay yearly?
Up to 66% off with yearly billing. Penzu's Pro page labels yearly billing as 66% cheaper: Pro is $19.99 a year against $4.99 a month, and Pro+ is $49.99 a year against $9.99 a month.
Can I pay for Penzu once instead of every month?
Penzu Pro+ Lifetime for $199.99. A one-time payment of $199.99 buys the Pro+ feature set with no renewal, as listed on Penzu's Pro page.
Does Penzu have a student discount?
No student or education price was stated on Penzu's own pages, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Penzu have a free trial?
No free trial was listed on penzu.com, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Is there a free version of Penzu?
Yes. Basic plan: unlimited entries, the mobile apps, basic journal covers and fonts, and simple writing reminders. No credit card is required.
What is a cheaper alternative to Penzu?
Of the tools we list as alternatives, Journalistic and Diaro start cheaper or have a free plan. Each one's own prices are on its page here.