Reviews for Joplin
Login to ReviewSkyler Harris
May 28, 2026A Lifesaver for Markdown Notes Across All My Devices
Joplin has become my go-to note-taking app because it's free, open-source, and works flawlessly on my Linux laptop, Windows PC, and Android phone. The end-to-end encryption gives me peace of mind for sensitive notes, and syncing via my Nextcloud server is incredibly reliable. The rich markdown editor and notebook organization make it powerful, yet it remains straightforward to use.
Quinn Anderson
May 23, 2026My Go-To Cross-Platform Note-Taking Hub
As a student juggling notes on a laptop and phone, Joplin has been a game-changer. I love how seamlessly it syncs my markdown notes across Windows and Android using my own cloud storage. The end-to-end encryption gives me peace of mind for my personal journals, and the powerful tagging system keeps everything organized without forcing me into a rigid folder structure.
Oliver Hall
May 21, 2026Powerful but occasionally clunky
I love the open-source nature, markdown support, and the fact that my notes are encrypted and synced across all my devices. However, the interface feels a bit dated and slow at times, and syncing can sometimes be finicky, requiring manual troubleshooting.
Sage King
May 16, 2026Reliable and Open-Source Note-Taking Powerhouse
Joplin has become my go-to note-taking app across all my devices. The sync with my own cloud service is flawless, and the markdown support keeps my notes clean and portable. The end-to-end encryption gives me real peace of mind for my personal journals and work notes.
Morgan Thomas
May 09, 2026My Go-To Note-Taking Solution Across All Devices
Joplin has completely replaced other note apps for me. I love how seamlessly it syncs my markdown notes across my Windows laptop and Android phone using my own cloud storage. The end-to-end encryption gives me peace of mind, and the tagging system keeps everything organized without being overly complex.
Casey Chen
May 08, 2026Great idea, frustrating execution
I really wanted to love Joplin for its open-source ethos and encryption, but the sync between my desktop and phone is painfully unreliable. Notes frequently duplicate or fail to appear, and the mobile app feels clunky and slow to load. For a tool that's supposed to help me organize, it creates more work trying to keep everything in sync.
Morgan Smith
May 07, 2026Joplin is my go-to note-taking app
As someone who takes a lot of project notes and needs to access them across my laptop, phone, and tablet, Joplin has been a lifesaver. I love that it's open-source, uses Markdown so my notes are future-proof, and the end-to-end encryption gives me peace of mind for sensitive information. Syncing via my own cloud (like Nextcloud) works flawlessly, and having the same powerful features on all my devices is fantastic.
David Walker
May 05, 2026Great features, but the sync can be a headache
I love that Joplin is open-source, supports markdown, and works on all my devices. The end-to-end encryption gives me real peace of mind. However, I've had several frustrating issues with syncing between my desktop and phone, sometimes causing duplicate notes or conflicts that are hard to resolve. It's powerful but feels a bit rough around the edges.
Olivia Chen
May 01, 2026Great features, but the sync is a constant headache
I really wanted to love Joplin for its open-source ethos and powerful markdown features, but the sync process is infuriatingly unreliable. I frequently lose notes or end up with conflicts between my desktop and phone that are a nightmare to resolve. The promise of end-to-end encryption is great, but it's useless if I can't trust my data to be consistent across devices.
Avery Hill
May 01, 2026Great Features but Frustrating Sync
I love that Joplin is free, open source, and works on all my devices with strong encryption. The markdown editor and organization tools are excellent for my note-taking workflow. However, I constantly run into issues with the sync process between my desktop and phone; notes sometimes get duplicated or fail to update properly, which undermines the whole point of a multi-platform app.
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Joplin
Joplin is an open source note taking and to-do application with markdown support, organization tools and end-to-end encryption. It is …
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