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Capsule vs TickTick

Capsule logo

Capsule

CRM & Sales

Visual CRM for small teams

From
$19/month
Rated
-
TickTick logo

TickTick

All industries

Stay organized, stay creative

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only TickTick has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Capsule the free plan is capped at 2 users, 250 contacts, 5 custom fields and a single pipeline; TickTick recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools
  • They diverge on capability: Capsule covers Contact management, TickTick covers Calendar integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Capsule and TickTick actually diverge.

Attributes where Capsule and TickTick differ
AttributeCapsuleTickTick
Starting price$19/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows
CategoryCRM & SalesAll industries
Founded20082013

Identical on both: 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 Capsule

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Email sync
  • Activity timeline
  • Slack
  • Google Apps
  • GDPR
  • Web support

Only in TickTick

  • Calendar integration
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Habit tracking
  • Natural language input
  • Collaboration
  • Voice input
  • Location reminders
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Task management
  • Zapier
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Capsule

  • Simple contact and pipeline CRM for a small teamnot TickTick
  • Tracking deals and follow-up tasksnot TickTick
  • Linking emails and notes to contact recordsnot TickTick
  • Multiple sales pipelines on the paid tiersnot TickTick

TickTick

  • Personal task managementnot Capsule
  • Team collaborationnot Capsule
  • Project planningnot Capsule
  • Habit trackingnot Capsule
  • Time managementnot Capsule

Where each one falls short

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

Capsule

  • The free plan is capped at 2 users, 250 contacts, 5 custom fields and a single pipeline
  • Contact ceilings gate every tier, from 30,000 on Starter to 120,000 on Advanced
  • Per-user prices are not shown as figures on the pricing page, only as tier names
  • Ultimate is quote-only

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

Capsule

$19/month
  • Starter$19/month
    • Contact management
    • Task tracking
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Pipeline management
    • Reporting
  • Enterprise$99/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Custom fields
    • API access

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 Capsule if

  • You need contact management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.

Choose TickTick if

  • You need calendar integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows.
  • You also want pomodoro timer.

Questions people ask

Is Capsule or TickTick better?
Neither clearly leads. Capsule starts at $19/month and TickTick at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capsule or TickTick?
TickTick has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Capsule and Free for TickTick.
Does Capsule or TickTick run on more platforms?
Capsule runs on Web, Ios, Android. TickTick runs on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows.
Can I use TickTick for free?
Yes. TickTick has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Capsule starts at $19/month.
What is Capsule best used for?
Capsule is most often used for simple contact and pipeline crm for a small team, tracking deals and follow-up tasks, linking emails and notes to contact records, multiple sales pipelines on the paid tiers. Of those, simple contact and pipeline crm for a small team and tracking deals and follow-up tasks are not what TickTick is typically brought in for.
What can Capsule do that TickTick cannot?
Capsule covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email sync, Activity timeline. TickTick covers Calendar integration, Pomodoro timer, Habit tracking, Natural language input. Both handle Task management, Zapier, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TickTick: 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.

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TickTick: 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.

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TickTick: 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.

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TickTick: 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.

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TickTick: 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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