Capacities

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Capacities is a note-taking application with no folders and a focus on objects.

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Last Updated:Sep 24

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This tool performed well in our tests. Our ratings for tools factor in design, features, performance, practicality and value to help determine the tool's overall score.

Things we like

Build notes using object-based note-taking

Create pages and build relationships

Fast pace of app development

Comes with a clean minimal design

Good community support & resources

Things we don't like

Like some of the PKM apps there is a learning curve to using a tool like Capacities

The Pro pricing can be much steeper than other PKM tools on the market right now

What we think about the Design of Capacities?

Capacities design is beautiful. Arguably better and more attractive than Notion. The attention to detail for PKM users is noticeable and many people will say that it is a better-crafted version of Notion for note-taking as a focus. One of the things we liked about the Capacities experience is the ability to view multiple panels at once without it becoming overwhelming.

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Design

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Performance

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iOS and Android apps are currently...More

Value

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Kai Hilton-Jones

20th Jun 2024

To-Do List Conqueror

Use: 2Y 10 / 10

10 out of 10 stars

Best second brain on the market

I’ve tried them all. Logseq, Obsidian, Bear, Evernote, Tana, Amplenote, Craft, Notion etc. Capacities ticks all the boxes for me and I have stuck with it since its early days. The UI feels familiar. It is very capable but not overly complex (Tana, here’s looking at you). The team listens to feedback and releases great updates on a regular basis.......

Anne B

5th May 2024

Chief Efficiency Overlord

Use: 1Y 10 / 10

10 out of 10 stars

I tried them all, Capacities is the best

The developers have been improving this wonderful program every single month that I've used Capacities. Every month, it gets even better. The features grow, and the performance gets better. They listen and respond to users. I didn't think I'd love the AI features as much as I do. I also love to forward important emails to the program. I love......

Marie

1st May 2024

Email Exorcist

Use: 1Y 10 / 10

10 out of 10 stars

Easy to learn! I love Capacities!

I didn't find it difficult to learn at all, and the documentation is very detailed and easy to follow, so I can use it in more advanced ways. I love that it's so adaptable. Every object can be changed into another object, and every structure in the app is flexible. The AI feature is amazing, too! I've been using Capacities for a year now, and......

Kirill Bobrov

19th Jun 2024

Deadline Whisperer

Use: 1Y 9.8 / 10

9.8 out of 10 stars

The Best Note-Taking System!

Over the past two years, I've tried out more than a dozen different apps on various operating systems, and Capacities is the only one that has felt effortless from the start. There's no need to waste time trying to figure things out or design complicated structures because Capacities is incredibly intuitive, and its object-oriented approach......

Mike Netzband

30th Apr 2024

Retired IT Manager

Use: 1Y 9.6 / 10

9.6 out of 10 stars

Great development team, Excellent product

Object orientation allows me to craft an interface for management of personal information that fits my needs. The user interface is visually attractive and easy to navigate. The product is growing but that's the best news - the development team is keyed into and involved with the active user community. Monthly (and often more frequent updates)......

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Is Capacities worth it?

Top Features, Pros, Cons, Pricing & User Reviews

What is Capacities?

Capacities is an object-based note-taking application that focuses on building relationships between notes. It is popular for journalling, making notes, and managing personal ideas. It comes with markdown notes, local-first optionality & PKM features.

It can be used to manage daily and personal notes and organize work meetings and beyond. Many people find Capabilities to be a good balance between Notion and Obsidian.

How does Capacities work?

Capacities are on a mission to help you organize your mind, or what they call the "studio for your mind, allowing you more creative expression to manage ideas, thoughts, and notes that you collect over a day and how they have a real-world practical use.

Unlike other note-taking apps we've covered, Capacities focused on objects.

Objects underpin the experience by allowing users to create an object from some aspect of their daily lives—some good examples might be people they meet, meetings they attend, books they are reading, and so on—and then create notes on those objects.

Apps similar to Capacities are Anytype.

Capacities Pros

Beautiful Notion-like design
Comes with a calendar mode for daily notes
Works well offline with near offline functionality
Comes with AI features for chatting with notes
Easy to use once you get started

Capacities Cons

Lacks powerful databases
Can be complicated for the average note-taker

How much does Capacities cost per month?

Capacities charges a free and premium model for their note-taking apps.

Plans	Pricing (approx)	Included
Basic	Free	Limited features
Believer Annual	$10 per month	All features including early access to new features
Believer Monthly	$12 per month	All features including early access to new features

Is Capacities free?

Yes, Capacities does have a free version with limitations.

Is Capacities right for you?

Capacities is a unique note-taking application.

We recommend Capacities if you're looking for a note-taking app that allows you to create objects that underpin your notes. Objects can be super powerful, and this concept works well for anyone looking to build a better structure for their note-taking application.

Capacities offers a generous free plan, developed independently, and brings a clean design that many people will love. The app is a PKM tool we'd recommend for intermediate to advanced note-taking or those who use it often.