I take notes on my smartphone, laptop, and tablet all the time. Whether it's new ideas for articles or a bug that I experience on a device I'm testing, I make it a point to note them down since I tend to forget things quite easily. Apart from storing all my notes in one place for quick referencing, I need to be able to access my notes from all of my devices. Since a lot of users have similar requirements, app stores on all platforms are flooded with note-taking apps that cater to this exact use case. So, deciding which tool to use for taking notes and syncing them across your devices can be confusing.

Would you trust the ad giant enough to use Google Keep? Are you someone who prefers self-hosting to avoid sending your data to the cloud? There are several types of users who may have distinct requirements. Taking all of those into consideration, I've come up with the best tools and services to take notes and sync them across all your devices. All of these services have their perks and downsides, so pick the one that suits your use case and workflow.

Whether you're looking for an app to use as your digital journal, a simple markdown editor, or even a convenient way to take notes, Obsidian can do it all. The UI is simplistic, there are vaults and folders to segregate notes, and the best part is you can even use Obsidian to create a personal knowledge management system. While all this sounds good, what can be disappointing for most users is the fact that Obsidian doesn't automatically sync your notes across all devices. This is a bit weird compared to apps like Notion, but it is what it is. Thankfully, Obsidian does provide multiple ways to sync your notes thanks to all the amazing plug-ins on the app.