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Penzu

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Spec score 8.3 #15 of 37 in Journaling apps

What it is

Penzu is an online diary and personal journal for private writing, available in browsers and through iOS and Android apps. Its Basic plan includes unlimited entries, and entries save as the user types on a computer or on the go. Writers can set daily, weekly, or custom reminders. The product is suited to reflective writing, food diaries, pregnancy journals, dream journals, and free-form entries. Listed capabilities include media attachments, offline access, search and filters, and a privacy lock. Penzu says account entries are password protected and journals can be secured with encryption. Encryption Lock is a paid-plan feature; if its password is lost, the journal cannot be recovered. Pro and Pro+ members can create entries by email using an individual Penzu Post address for each journal. Those plans also include PDF export on the full website. The plan range includes Basic, Pro, Pro+, and Pro+ Lifetime; no prices are listed. Customer support is included on all plans, and Pro+ Lifetime includes 24-hour support.

Spec sheet

Product
Penzu is an online diary and personal journal focused on privacy.Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Audience
Penzu is built for reflective journals, food diaries, pregnancy journals, dream journals, or free-form writing.Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · penzu.com
Security
Penzu says account entries are password protected and journals can be secured with strong encryption.Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Support
All plans come with customer support, while Pro+ Lifetime includes 24hr support.Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Founded
2008Read 28 Sep 2026 · penzu.com
Autosave
Penzu saves as you type at your computer or on the go.Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Email integration
Penzu Post lets Pro and Pro+ members create journal entries by email, with each journal having its own Penzu Post address.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.penzu.com
Encryption lock
Encryption Lock is available with a paid plan and journals cannot be recovered if its password is lost.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.penzu.com
Export formats
multipleRead 20 Sep 2026 · penzu.com
Global usage
Penzu says people in over 170 countries use the service.Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Mobile access
Penzu provides custom apps for iOS and Android and works in web browsers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
PDF export
PDF Export is available to Pro and Pro+ customers on the full Penzu website.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.penzu.com
Reminders
Users can set daily, weekly, or custom writing reminders.Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Unlimited entries
The Basic plan includes unlimited entries.Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
User base
Penzu says it is loved by over 2 million journalers around the world.Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com

Plans and prices

Basic Free Free Unlimited entries · Mobile apps · Basic journal covers and fonts · Simple writing reminders Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Penzu Pro $4.99 a month $4.99 per month Encryption locking · Custom journal covers, fonts & colors · Entry tagging · PDF export · Writing prompts · Penzu Post Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Penzu Pro+ $9.99 a month $9.99 per month Premium handwritten fonts · Fullscreen zen-mode · Versions & entry recovery · Premium support · Military grade encryption locking Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Penzu Pro $19.99 a year $19.99/ year Encryption locking · Custom journal covers, fonts & colors · Entry tagging · PDF export · Writing prompts · Penzu Post Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Penzu Pro+ $49.99 a year $49.99/ year Premium handwritten fonts · Fullscreen zen-mode · Versions & entry recovery · Premium support · Military grade encryption locking Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com
Penzu Pro+ Lifetime $199.99, paid once One-time payment; no need to renew Everything in Pro+ · 24hr support Read 1 Oct 2026 · penzu.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Basic includes unlimited entries.
  • Saves entries as the user types.
  • Offers daily, weekly, or custom reminders.
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android.
  • Lists offline access, attachments, search, and filters.

Limits

  • Encryption Lock requires a paid plan.
  • A lost Encryption Lock password means the journal cannot be recovered.
  • PDF export is limited to Pro and Pro+ on the full website.

Who it suits

Penzu suits people who want a private place for reflective writing or themed diaries, including food, pregnancy, and dream journals. It works for writers using a browser or iOS or Android app.

Verdict

Penzu covers everyday journaling with autosave, reminders, and mobile apps. Its stronger encryption lock is paid and cannot be recovered if its password is lost.

Where Specifiction places it

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