Capacities

Object-based notes app for building a personal knowledge base

Capacities organizes notes as typed objects such as people, books and ideas, linked together in a networked knowledge base with daily notes.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android

Categories: Notes & Knowledge

Capacities is an alternative to

Notion · Roam Research

Capacities compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Capacities	Free plan	–	–	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Logseq	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Roam Research	Paid	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Reflect	Paid	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, iOS
Trilium Notes	Free	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
Recall	Free plan	–	–	Web, Browser extension, iOS, Android
SilverBullet	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted

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Questions

Is Capacities free?

Capacities is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Capacities run on?

Capacities is available for Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android.

What are some alternatives to Capacities?

Similar indie products include Logseq, Roam Research, Reflect, Trilium Notes and 4 more.

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