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Capacities alternatives

Capacities compared with 12 alternatives: Anytype, Tana Outliner, Notion, Obsidian, Reflect and 7 more.

Capacities has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CapacitiesThis toolFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AnytypeFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Tana OutlinerFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
NotionFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ReflectFree plan · from $9.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Browser extension
CraftFree plan · from $96/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
EvernoteFree plan · from $99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FabricFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
HeptabaseFree trial · from $8.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LazyFree trial · from $6/moTrial onlymacOS, iOS
LogseqFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
RelanoteFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Capacities

  1. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Capacities lists a web app.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Anytype also covers kanban boards.

    Suits: People who want encrypted notes that keep working without an internet connection

    Anytype vs CapacitiesAnytype pricing and details

  2. Tana Outliner

    Outliner with supertags, daily notes and built-in AI features

    • Tana Outliner starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    • Tana Outliner also covers meeting notes and tasks.
    • Capacities also covers web clipper.

    Suits: People who want structured notes built from typed objects with fields

    Tana Outliner vs CapacitiesTana Outliner pricing and details

  3. Notion

    Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI

    • Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Capacities lists a Linux app.
    • Notion also covers databases, wiki and templates.
    • Capacities also covers linked notes, web clipper and daily notes.

    Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace

    Notion vs CapacitiesNotion pricing and details

  4. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Capacities lists a web app.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Obsidian also covers Markdown and whiteboard.
    • Capacities also covers web clipper and daily notes.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs CapacitiesObsidian pricing and details

  5. Reflect

    Open-source daily notes app with backlinks and local Markdown

    • Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Capacities lists a web app.
    • Only Capacities lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Reflect is open source, according to its own site.
    • Reflect also covers Markdown.

    Suits: Mac users who want free, open-source notes kept as plain Markdown files

    Reflect vs CapacitiesReflect pricing and details

  6. Craft

    Notes and documents app with tasks, daily notes and whiteboards

    • Craft starts at $96 per year ($8 a month), or $10 billed monthly. Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Capacities lists a Linux app.
    • Craft also covers whiteboard and tasks.
    • Capacities also covers linked notes and web clipper.

    Suits: People who want polished documents and personal notes in one app

    Craft vs CapacitiesCraft pricing and details

  7. Evernote

    Note-taking app with web clipping, tasks, calendar and AI search

    • Evernote starts at $99 per year (about $8.25 a month), or $14.99 billed monthly. Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Capacities lists a Linux app.
    • Evernote also covers templates, tasks and calendar.
    • Capacities also covers linked notes and daily notes.

    Suits: People who save web pages, scans and documents and need to search across them

    Evernote vs CapacitiesEvernote pricing and details

  8. Fabric

    AI workspace for notes, files, bookmarks and meeting notes

    • Fabric starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 (Plus). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Fabric also covers meeting notes, AI search, whiteboard and file sync.
    • Capacities also covers linked notes and daily notes.

    Suits: People who want notes, files and bookmarks searchable in one place

    Fabric vs CapacitiesFabric pricing and details

  9. Heptabase

    Visual notes app that arranges linked cards on whiteboards

    • Heptabase starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88). Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Capacities has a free plan. Heptabase does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Heptabase also covers whiteboard.
    • Capacities also covers web clipper.

    Suits: Students and researchers learning complex topics from PDFs and videos

    Heptabase vs CapacitiesHeptabase pricing and details

  10. Lazy

    Keyboard-shortcut capture tool for notes and clippings on Mac

    • Lazy starts at $6 per month, billed yearly. Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Capacities has a free plan. Lazy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Capacities lists a web app.
    • Only Capacities lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Mac users who save articles, threads and quotes while they work

    Lazy vs CapacitiesLazy pricing and details

  11. Logseq

    Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files

    • Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
    • Logseq also covers Markdown and whiteboard.
    • Capacities also covers web clipper.

    Suits: People who think in outlines and want their notes as plain-text files

    Logseq vs CapacitiesLogseq pricing and details

  12. Relanote

    Linked note-taking in the browser with AI writing and chat tools

    • Relanote starts at $4.99 per month, or $49 per year if paid annually. Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Capacities lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Capacities lists a browser extension.
    • Relanote also covers chat assistant.
    • Capacities also covers web clipper and daily notes.

    Suits: Students and researchers building a linked set of notes on a topic

    Relanote vs CapacitiesRelanote pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Capacities

  • There are no team or organization plans, and sharing is limited to view-only access to notes.
  • Task management, the AI assistant, calendar integrations, smart queries, version history and API access all need Pro.
  • The free plan caps media uploads at 5 GB in total, then 100 MB per month.
  • Capacities is not end-to-end encrypted, as its own documentation states.
Capacities pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Capacities?

The alternatives to Capacities in this directory are Anytype, Tana Outliner, Notion, Obsidian, Reflect, Craft, Evernote, Fabric, Heptabase, Lazy, Logseq and Relanote. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Capacities.

Is there a free alternative to Capacities?

Yes. Anytype, Tana Outliner, Notion, Obsidian, Reflect, Craft, Evernote, Fabric, Logseq and Relanote have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Capacities?

Reflect and Logseq are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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