CRM & Sales · head to head
Capsule vs TickTick
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.
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.
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.
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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