Capacities
Note-taking app built around objects and types instead of pages and folders.
Overview
Capacities is a note-taking app built around objects and types instead of pages and folders. It handles object-based, daily notes, relations, and tags, and it's best suited for users wanting object-based note-taking with structure. Launched in 2022, it's a relatively recent entrant that's been gaining traction.
The free plan is free for personal use — enough for most people to evaluate whether it fits. It's aimed at individual users, so it's fast to set up but may lack team-management features if you scale.
Strengths
- Object-based canvas treats every element as a manipulable node for precise control
- Includes Daily Notes as a core feature, purpose-built for note taking workflows
- Free for personal use — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
- Includes relations alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
Weaknesses
- Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Moving notes out to another platform can be difficult — export options vary
- Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up
Quick info
- Category
- Note Taking
- Starting price
- Free
- Free tier
- Yes — Free for personal use
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Individuals
- Founded
- 2022
Last updated 2026-04-12
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