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Capacities vs tldraw

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Capacities

Productivity

A studio for your mind with object-based notes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
tldraw logo

tldraw

Productivity

Open-source infinite canvas whiteboard and React SDK for drawing applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Capacities pro plan pricing not prominently displayed on website; tldraw production SDK use requires a license key; the dual licensing model means open-source development is free but commercial deployments are not
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Capacities and tldraw actually diverge.

Attributes where Capacities and tldraw differ
AttributeCapacitiestldraw
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb, Browser, React
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 tldraw

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 tldraw
  • Collaborationnot tldraw
  • Task managementnot tldraw
  • Organizationnot tldraw

tldraw

  • Collaborative whiteboarding for distributed teams (internal tool alternative to Miro)not Capacities
  • Developer SDK for building custom design tools and diagramming platformsnot Capacities
  • Wireframing and UX prototyping applicationsnot Capacities
  • Integrating drawing capabilities into larger applications (CMS, collaboration tools, learning platforms)not Capacities
  • AI-powered drawing assistants and generative design toolsnot Capacities
  • Educational applications and interactive learning environmentsnot 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

tldraw

  • Production SDK use requires a license key; the dual licensing model means open-source development is free but commercial deployments are not
  • Limited ecosystem of community plugins; third-party extensibility less mature than some competitors
  • Multiplayer functionality requires custom backend implementation; real-time sync is not fully managed by tldraw
  • Mobile touch experience is functional but less optimised than desktop; precision drawing on tablets is challenging

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

tldraw

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the tldraw review.

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 tldraw if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Browser, React.
tldraw review

Questions people ask

Is Capacities or tldraw better?
Neither clearly leads. Capacities starts at Free and tldraw at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capacities or tldraw?
Capacities starts at Free and tldraw at Free.
Does Capacities or tldraw run on more platforms?
Capacities runs on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android. tldraw runs on Web, Browser, React.
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 tldraw is typically brought in for.
What can Capacities do that tldraw 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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tldraw: Is tldraw free to use?

The tldraw web application is free and open-source. SDK development (creating applications using tldraw) is free in development; production deployments require a license key purchased from tldraw Labs.

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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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tldraw: Can I host tldraw on my own servers?

Yes. tldraw can be self-hosted. The web application is open-source; multiplayer functionality requires you to implement or host your own backend (e.g., WebSocket server for real-time sync).

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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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tldraw: Can I embed tldraw into my application?

Yes. The tldraw SDK is a React library providing drawing capabilities for custom applications. Development is free; production use requires a license key from tldraw Labs.

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