Reviews for Joplin
Login to ReviewMorgan 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.
Elena Thomas
May 01, 2026Powerful but clunky open-source note-taking
Joplin's promise is fantastic: a truly free, encrypted note-taking app that syncs across all my devices. I love the Markdown support and organization features. However, the user interface feels dated and the sync setup between my desktop and phone was far from intuitive, often causing minor conflicts. It gets the job done, but the experience isn't as smooth as I'd hoped.
Chris Garcia
Apr 30, 2026Great potential but needs polishing
I love the concept of Joplin: free, encrypted, and syncs across all my devices. The markdown support is excellent for my workflow. However, the mobile app feels clunky, and syncing can sometimes be slow or unreliable, which defeats the purpose of having my notes everywhere. It's a powerful tool, but the user experience isn't as smooth as some paid competitors.
Liam Lee
Apr 29, 2026A Powerful Tool That's Not Quite Polished
Joplin is fantastic for its core promise: a free, open-source note-taking app that syncs across all my devices with strong encryption. The markdown support and organization features are exactly what I need. However, the syncing process can be quirky and slow, especially when setting it up with cloud services like Dropbox, and the mobile app interface feels clunky compared to competitors.
Anna Thomas
Apr 28, 2026Great potential, but the sync process needs work
I really appreciate the open-source nature, strong markdown support, and end-to-end encryption of Joplin. However, the syncing between my desktop and phone is often slow and unreliable, which defeats the purpose of a cross-platform app. The interface also feels a bit clunky compared to some polished alternatives.
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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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