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Composting Toilet Pros:
Simplicity
Empty solids after weeks vs every few days - so you stay off grid longer.
conserve water - so you stay off grid longer
Don't Smell unlike chemical toilets / black tanks.
Less gross to empty (really)
When you need to empty, you don't have to search or pay for a dump point (but choose your dumpster/bin respectfully of others.)
Note that you'll need a urine diverter - urine is most of the volume.
Composting Toilet Cons:
Some require power for a fan (best for long trips or full time use)
Cost - they're still niche and really agitators help, but boost the cost to make them.
Fly Strike - no matter how good your seals - it is possible to get flies.
If you're looking to boondock, an alternative to composting could be a sealing / bagging toilet, although look for one with a urine diverter, otherwise they're expensive to 'flush'.