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Capacities vs Sejda

Capacities logo

Capacities

Productivity

A studio for your mind with object-based notes

From
Free
Rated
-
Sejda logo

Sejda

Productivity

Browser based access to all PDF tools

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Capacities pro plan pricing not prominently displayed on website; Sejda free tier is restricted by page and hourly limits and limited file uploads
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Capacities and Sejda actually diverge.

Attributes where Capacities and Sejda differ
AttributeCapacitiesSejda
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2020Unknown

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 Capacities

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

Only in Sejda

Nothing recorded that Capacities does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Capacities

  • Productivitynot Sejda
  • Collaborationnot Sejda
  • Task managementnot Sejda
  • Organizationnot Sejda

Sejda

  • Combining multiple PDFs into single files and reordering pagesnot Capacities
  • Converting PDFs to Excel, Word, PowerPoint for data extractionnot Capacities
  • Filling and signing PDF forms with digital signatures and validationnot Capacities
  • Extracting text from scanned documents through OCR processingnot Capacities
  • Batch automating repetitive PDF tasks across hundreds of documentsnot 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

Sejda

  • Free tier is restricted by page and hourly limits and limited file uploads
  • OCR is capped at 100 pages even on paid plans
  • File uploads are capped at 500MB per file on paid plans
  • The 30 percent annual discount requires paying for a year upfront rather than monthly

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

Sejda

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Permanently available with no signup required
    • Page/hourly limits applied
    • Restricted file uploads
  • Web Week Pass$5/week
    • Browser-based tools only
    • Single user, 7-day access
  • Web Monthly$7.5/month
    • Browser access to all PDF tools
    • Recurring monthly billing
  • Desktop+Web Annual$63/year
    • Both desktop application and web access
    • Unlimited documents and no page limits
    • Process multiple files simultaneously

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.

Choose Sejda if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Capacities or Sejda better?
Neither clearly leads. Capacities starts at Free and Sejda at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capacities or Sejda?
Capacities starts at Free and Sejda at Free.
Does Capacities or Sejda run on more platforms?
Capacities runs on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android. Sejda runs on Web.
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 Sejda is typically brought in for.
What can Capacities do that Sejda cannot?
Capacities covers Object-based notes, Daily notes, Properties and relations, Graph view.

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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Sejda: How much does Sejda cost?

Sejda offers a free tier (no signup required), a Web Week Pass at $5 for 7 days, Web Monthly at $7.50/month, and Desktop+Web Annual at $63/year (30% savings versus monthly pricing).

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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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Sejda: Does Sejda offer volume discounts?

Yes, teams receive progressive discounts: 10% for 2-4 users, 20% for 5-24 users, 40% for 25-49 users, and 60% for 50+ users.

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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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Sejda: What are the limitations of Sejda's free plan?

The free plan includes page/hourly limits and restricted file uploads. Paid subscriptions unlock unlimited documents, no page or hourly limits, simultaneous multi-file processing, extended task duration up to 21 minutes, and large file uploads up to 500MB.

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