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Capacities vs Evernote

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Capacities

Productivity

A studio for your mind with object-based notes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Evernote logo

Evernote

Education

Remember everything and tackle any project

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Capacities pro plan pricing not prominently displayed on website; Evernote free tier limited to 50 notes, 1 notebook, 5 spaces; 20GB storage with Single device sync
  • They diverge on capability: Capacities covers Object-based notes, Evernote covers Note creation and organization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Capacities and Evernote actually diverge.

Attributes where Capacities and Evernote differ
AttributeCapacitiesEvernote
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari
CategoryProductivityEducation
Founded20202008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Capacities

  • Object-based notes
  • Daily notes
  • Properties and relations
  • Graph view
  • AI assistant
  • Readwise
  • GDPR
  • German hosting

Only in Evernote

  • Note creation and organization
  • Document scanning
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Audio notes
  • Templates
  • Tags and notebooks
  • Advanced search
  • Google Drive

Both cover

  • Web clipper
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Capacities

  • Productivitynot Evernote
  • Collaborationnot Evernote
  • Task managementnot Evernote
  • Organizationnot Evernote

Evernote

  • Cross-platform note-taking and organisationnot Capacities
  • Web clipping and content capture with web clipper extensionnot Capacities
  • Task management and calendar integrationnot Capacities
  • Document scanning with OCR capabilitynot Capacities
  • Real-time collaboration with team membersnot Capacities

Where each one falls short

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

Capacities

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

Evernote

  • Free tier limited to 50 notes, 1 notebook, 5 spaces; 20GB storage with Single device sync
  • AI features (AI Assistant, Semantic Search, Transcription) only available in Advanced plan
  • Advanced and Enterprise plans require custom pricing for enterprises
  • Note limit constraints in Starter plan: 1000 notes vs unlimited in Advanced

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Evernote

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50 notes
    • 1 notebook
    • 1GB storage
  • Starter$null/mo
    • 1,000 notes
    • 20 notebooks
    • 5GB storage
  • Advanced$null/mo
    • Unlimited notes
    • Unlimited storage
    • Unlimited device sync

Which should you pick?

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.
Capacities review

Choose Evernote if

  • You need note creation and organization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
  • You also want document scanning.
Evernote review

Questions people ask

Is Capacities or Evernote better?
Neither clearly leads. Capacities starts at Free and Evernote at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capacities or Evernote?
Capacities starts at Free and Evernote at Free.
Does Capacities or Evernote run on more platforms?
Capacities runs on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android. Evernote runs on Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
Can I use Capacities for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Capacities best used for?
Capacities is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Evernote is typically brought in for.
What can Capacities do that Evernote cannot?
Capacities covers Object-based notes, Daily notes, Properties and relations, Graph view. Evernote covers Note creation and organization, Document scanning, Handwriting recognition, Audio notes. Both handle Web clipper, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Evernote: Does Evernote publish specific pricing for its paid plans?

No. Evernote's pricing page displays plan tiers (Starter, Advanced, Enterprise) with different features but does not disclose any dollar amounts, subscription costs, or pricing information.

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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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Evernote: What storage limit comes with Evernote's free plan?

The free plan includes 1GB of storage, 50 notes, 1 notebook, 5 spaces, and 20 tags with access limited to 1 device.

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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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Evernote: What are the key differences between Evernote's free, Starter, and Advanced plans?

Free includes 1GB storage and 50 notes. Starter adds 5GB storage and 1,000 notes. Advanced provides unlimited storage, notes, and devices with full AI features.

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