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Akiflow vs Capsule

Akiflow logo

Akiflow

Productivity

The ultimate time blocking platform

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Capsule logo

Capsule

CRM & Sales

Visual CRM for small teams

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Akiflow no native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats; Capsule the free plan is capped at 2 users, 250 contacts, 5 custom fields and a single pipeline
  • They diverge on capability: Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Capsule covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Akiflow and Capsule actually diverge.

Attributes where Akiflow and Capsule differ
AttributeAkiflowCapsule
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryProductivityCRM & Sales
Founded20202008

Identical on both: starting price ($19/month), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Akiflow

  • Universal inbox
  • Time blocking
  • Command bar
  • Drag-and-drop scheduling
  • Recurring tasks
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Todoist

Only in Capsule

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Task management
  • Email sync
  • Activity timeline
  • Zapier
  • Google Apps
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Akiflow

  • Productivitynot Capsule
  • Collaborationnot Capsule
  • Task managementnot Capsule
  • Organizationnot Capsule

Capsule

  • Simple contact and pipeline CRM for a small teamnot Akiflow
  • Tracking deals and follow-up tasksnot Akiflow
  • Linking emails and notes to contact recordsnot Akiflow
  • Multiple sales pipelines on the paid tiersnot Akiflow

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Akiflow

  • No native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats
  • Mobile app integrations limited to 7 native apps compared to 30+ on desktop and web versions
  • Designed for individual users only with no team collaboration features or shared workspaces
  • No native project management capabilities to group related tasks or track project-level progress
  • Limited task-to-event conversion functionality restricting workflow flexibility

Capsule

  • The free plan is capped at 2 users, 250 contacts, 5 custom fields and a single pipeline
  • Contact ceilings gate every tier, from 30,000 on Starter to 120,000 on Advanced
  • Per-user prices are not shown as figures on the pricing page, only as tier names
  • Ultimate is quote-only

Pricing, plan by plan

Akiflow

$19/month
  • Pro$34/month
    • Universal task inbox from 30+ apps
    • Time blocking with calendar integration
    • Aki AI assistant
  • Pro Annual$19/month
    • Universal task inbox from 30+ apps
    • Time blocking with calendar integration
    • Aki AI assistant

Capsule

$19/month
  • Starter$19/month
    • Contact management
    • Task tracking
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Pipeline management
    • Reporting
  • Enterprise$99/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Custom fields
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Akiflow if

  • You need universal inbox.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want time blocking.
Akiflow review

Choose Capsule if

  • You need contact management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
Capsule review

Questions people ask

Is Akiflow or Capsule better?
Neither clearly leads. Akiflow starts at $19/month and Capsule at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Akiflow or Capsule?
Akiflow starts at $19/month and Capsule at $19/month.
Does Akiflow or Capsule run on more platforms?
Akiflow runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Capsule runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Akiflow best used for?
Akiflow is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Capsule is typically brought in for.
What can Akiflow do that Capsule cannot?
Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Time blocking, Command bar, Drag-and-drop scheduling. Capsule covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Task management, Email sync. Both handle Slack, GDPR, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Akiflow: Does Akiflow offer a free trial?

Yes, Akiflow provides a 7-day free trial with full feature access and no credit card required initially, though credit card details are needed to start. You can extend the trial to 14 days by booking a 1:1 onboarding call with the team.

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Akiflow: What apps does Akiflow integrate with?

Akiflow has native integrations with 18+ apps including Slack, Gmail, Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Zoom, Google Calendar, Trello, Todoist, Jira, GitHub, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. It also connects with 9,000 additional apps through Zapier and IFTTT.

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Akiflow: Can I use Akiflow offline?

The desktop app for Mac and Windows supports offline mode, allowing you to work without an internet connection and automatically syncing all changes once you reconnect.

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Akiflow: Does Akiflow support team collaboration?

No, Akiflow is designed exclusively for individual power users. There are no team plans, no enterprise tier, and no freemium option. Users can share availability with others via email links but cannot collaborate directly within the app.

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Akiflow: What devices can I use Akiflow on?

Akiflow is available on Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android with real-time syncing across all platforms. Mobile apps provide task capture, schedule viewing, and Siri integration on iOS.

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Akiflow: How much does Akiflow cost?

Akiflow costs $34/month billed monthly or $19/month billed annually ($228/year). There is no free plan, only a 7-day trial. Students, researchers, and healthcare workers can apply for discounts.

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