Productivity · head to head
Capacities vs TickTick

Capacities
Productivity
A studio for your mind with object-based notes
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Capacities pro plan pricing not prominently displayed on website; TickTick recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools
- They diverge on capability: Capacities covers Object-based notes, TickTick covers Task management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Capacities and TickTick actually diverge.
| Attribute | Capacities | TickTick |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows |
| Category | Productivity | All industries |
| Founded | 2020 | 2013 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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
- Web clipper
- GDPR
Only in TickTick
- Task management
- Calendar integration
- Pomodoro timer
- Habit tracking
- Natural language input
- Collaboration
- Voice input
- Location reminders
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Capacities
- Productivitynot TickTick
- Collaborationnot TickTick
- Task managementnot TickTick
- Organizationnot TickTick
TickTick
- Personal task managementnot Capacities
- Team collaborationnot Capacities
- Project planningnot Capacities
- Habit trackingnot Capacities
- Time managementnot 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
TickTick
- Recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools
- Reporting and analytics are minimal, providing little productivity trend visibility
- Calendar sync can be slow and unreliable, sometimes causing sync issues across devices
- API capabilities are basic, limiting direct integrations beyond Zapier and IFTTT
- Habit tracking becomes less useful once routines are well-established
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
TickTick
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 9 lists
- Up to 99 tasks per list
- Basic reminders
- Premium$35.99/year
- Up to 299 lists
- Up to 999 tasks per list
- Advanced collaboration for up to 30 members
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 TickTick if
- You need task management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows.
- You also want calendar integration.
Questions people ask
- Is Capacities or TickTick better?
- Neither clearly leads. Capacities starts at Free and TickTick at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Capacities or TickTick?
- Capacities starts at Free and TickTick at Free.
- Does Capacities or TickTick run on more platforms?
- Capacities runs on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android. TickTick runs on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows.
- 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 TickTick is typically brought in for.
- What can Capacities do that TickTick cannot?
- Capacities covers Object-based notes, Daily notes, Properties and relations, Graph view. TickTick covers Task management, Calendar integration, Pomodoro timer, Habit tracking. Both handle 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.
SourceTickTick: What is TickTick?
TickTick is a cross-platform task management and productivity app that combines to-do lists, calendar views, habit tracking, reminders, and a Pomodoro timer. It helps users organize personal and work tasks across 10+ platforms including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, and web.
SourceCapacities: 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.
SourceTickTick: What are TickTick's pricing options?
TickTick offers a permanent free plan and a premium plan at $35.99/year (listed price $49.99, currently discounted). The free plan includes up to 9 lists and basic features, while premium unlocks up to 299 lists, advanced collaboration for up to 30 members, and calendar subscriptions.
SourceCapacities: 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.
SourceTickTick: Does TickTick have team features?
TickTick does not offer a dedicated team or family plan. Each user needs their own premium subscription. Premium users can share lists with up to 30 members for collaboration.
SourceTickTick: What integrations does TickTick support?
TickTick supports integrations with 2,000+ apps through third-party platforms like Zapier, Make, n8n, and Integrately. It also supports calendar subscriptions with Google Calendar and Outlook, and has a basic OAuth API for developers.
SourceTickTick: Is TickTick available offline?
TickTick requires an internet connection for syncing across devices. Offline functionality depends on the platform, with some mobile apps offering limited offline access but requiring connectivity for full features.
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