Capacities Review 2025

Object-based notes that model how you think

Quick Facts

Price $$$$ /month
Platforms Web, Mac, Win, iOS, Android
Best For Visual PKM users
Free Tier Good basics

Key Features

Object types (people, books, etc.)
Daily notes
Media library
Backlinks & graph
AI assistant
Beautiful design

What Capacities Does

Capacities reimagines note-taking around "objects"—distinct types of things like people, books, meetings, and projects. Each object type has its own properties and template, making it easy to capture structured information consistently.

This approach sits between the freeform nature of Obsidian and the database rigidity of Notion.

Key Features

Object Types: Create different types of objects (people, books, articles, meetings, etc.) with custom properties. When you mention a person, you get a dedicated page with all related notes.

Daily Notes: A daily journal that can reference other objects. Great for capturing what you're thinking, reading, and doing each day.

Media Library: Images, PDFs, and files are treated as first-class objects, not just attachments.

Graph & Backlinks: See connections between objects. The graph view shows how your knowledge interconnects.

Pricing

Free tier includes basic features. Pro ($10/month) adds AI, more object types, and advanced features. Believers plan offers a lifetime deal at a discount.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • • Object model is intuitive
  • • Beautiful, modern design
  • • Good daily notes workflow
  • • Active development
  • • Good free tier

Cons

  • • Newer product (less mature)
  • • Cloud-only
  • • Limited export options
  • • Object model takes adjustment
  • • Fewer integrations

Who It's Best For

Capacities suits people who want structure without rigidity, those who think in terms of objects and connections, visual thinkers who appreciate good design, and PKM enthusiasts wanting a fresh approach.

Alternatives to Consider

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