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BoldSign vs Capacities

BoldSign logo

BoldSign

Productivity

eSignature API and app for developers and teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Capacities logo

Capacities

Productivity

A studio for your mind with object-based notes

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BoldSign premium plan: additional envelopes cost $0.50 each after 250/month limit; Capacities pro plan pricing not prominently displayed on website
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BoldSign and Capacities actually diverge.

Attributes where BoldSign and Capacities differ
AttributeBoldSignCapacities
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

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 BoldSign

Nothing recorded that Capacities does not also cover.

Only in Capacities

  • Object-based notes
  • Daily notes
  • Properties and relations
  • Graph view
  • AI assistant
  • Readwise
  • Web clipper
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

BoldSign

  • eSignature automationnot Capacities
  • Contract signingnot Capacities

Capacities

  • Productivitynot BoldSign
  • Collaborationnot BoldSign
  • Task managementnot BoldSign
  • Organizationnot BoldSign

Where each one falls short

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

BoldSign

  • Premium plan: additional envelopes cost $0.50 each after 250/month limit
  • Monthly billing costs 60-85% more than yearly billing (no 40% discount)
  • Enterprise API requires minimum $30/month

Capacities

  • Pro plan pricing not prominently displayed on website
  • Smaller community and ecosystem compared to Notion or Obsidian
  • Limited third-party integration marketplace

Pricing, plan by plan

BoldSign

Free
  • EssentialFree
    • 25 envelopes/month
    • 2 templates
    • No additional users
  • Growth$5/month yearly
    • 50 envelopes/month
    • 10 templates
  • Business$15/month yearly
    • Unlimited envelopes
    • Unlimited templates
    • SSO
  • Premium$99/month yearly
    • 250 envelopes/month
    • Unlimited users

Capacities

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited spaces and objects
    • Device synchronization
    • Unlimited custom object types
  • Pro$10/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited notes
    • Advanced graph views
  • Believer$149.88/year
    • Everything in Pro
    • Beta access to new features

Which should you pick?

Choose BoldSign if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Capacities if

  • You need object-based notes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want daily notes.

Questions people ask

Is BoldSign or Capacities better?
Neither clearly leads. BoldSign starts at Free and Capacities at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BoldSign or Capacities?
BoldSign starts at Free and Capacities at Free.
Does BoldSign or Capacities run on more platforms?
BoldSign runs on Web. Capacities runs on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android.
Can I use BoldSign for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is BoldSign best used for?
BoldSign is most often used for esignature automation, contract signing. Of those, esignature automation and contract signing are not what Capacities is typically brought in for.
What can BoldSign do that Capacities cannot?
Capacities covers Object-based notes, Daily notes, Properties and relations, Graph view.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BoldSign: Does BoldSign offer a free plan?

BoldSign's Essential plan is free and includes 25 envelopes per month, 2 templates, and basic features like audit trails and authentication.

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Capacities: What platforms does Capacities support?

Capacities is available on Web, Desktop (macOS, Windows, Linux), and Mobile (iOS, Android), allowing seamless work across devices.

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BoldSign: How much does the BoldSign Growth plan cost?

The Growth plan costs $5 per month per user with annual billing or $15 per month per user with monthly billing, including 50 envelopes/month per user.

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Capacities: Does Capacities have a free plan?

Yes, Capacities offers a free plan with unlimited spaces, objects, and blocks, device synchronization, unlimited custom object types, and 5GB media uploads total.

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BoldSign: What are the overage fees for BoldSign's Premium plan?

The Premium plan includes 250 envelopes per month for $99-$138/month, with additional envelopes charged at $0.75 per envelope.

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Capacities: What AI features does Capacities include?

Capacities includes an AI Assistant available on Pro and higher plans for brainstorming, summarization, and contextual Q&A about your notes.

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BoldSign: How much does BoldSign charge for API access?

BoldSign's Enterprise API costs $0.75 per envelope with a minimum charge of $30/month and includes 40 envelopes and 2 application users.

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