Joplin earns strong praise for privacy-first syncing, cross‑platform availability, and data ownership. Reviewers highlight reliable end‑to‑end encryption, flexible sync options (Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, Nextcloud, self‑hosting), and smooth access across phone and desktop. Markdown is a standout, with rich plugin support, web clipping, and formatting for code, diagrams, and JSON. Users migrating from Evernote and Notion appreciate simplicity without lock‑in, plus a vibrant community. Some note mobile sync may need manual triggers with large vaults and wish for more powerful search, but overall call it stable, customizable, and cost‑effective.
