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Pencil Journal vs ZenWriter

A side-by-side look at Pencil Journal and ZenWriter. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Pencil Journal

Pencil Journal

Office & Productivity

Pencil Journal is a free and open-source journaling app for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It allows keeping a digital journal or diary with rich text formatting, photos, tags and more. Pencil Journal emphasizes privacy and does not collect personal data.

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ZenWriter

ZenWriter

Office & Productivity

ZenWriter is a distraction-free word processor for Windows, Mac and Linux. It has minimal interface and features to help writers focus on their writing without distractions. It has basic formatting options and can export to multiple formats.

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