Capacities
Joplin
| Feature | Capacities | Joplin |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $9.99/mo | Free / from $2.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | knowledge-workers, researchers, students, networkers | privacy-advocates, developers, linux-users, evernote-migrants |
| Founded | 2021 | 2017 |
| Object Types | ✓ | ✗ |
| Daily Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bi Directional Links | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Media Embedding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Graph View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Markdown | ✗ | ✓ |
| Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Web Clipper | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Notebooks | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Capacities Pros
- Unique object-based approach
- Daily notes with automatic linking
- Beautiful and intuitive interface
- Bi-directional linking built in
✗ Capacities Cons
- No mobile app yet (web only)
- Limited export options
- No API for integrations
✓ Joplin Pros
- Free and open-source
- End-to-end encryption
- Self-host option
- Import from Evernote
✗ Joplin Cons
- Less polished UI
- Sync requires setup
- Limited collaboration
The Verdict
Capacities is built for knowledge workers and researchers, with a focus on object-types and daily-notes. Joplin targets privacy advocates and developers and leads with markdown and encryption.
On pricing, Joplin is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $2.99/mo compared to $9.99/mo for Capacities. That $7/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.