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Head-to-head · Note And Writing Apps

Joplin vs Capacities

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Joplin #4 in Note And Writing Apps 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Joplin
Capacities #8 in Note And Writing Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Capacities

Joplin leads on 0 checks, Capacities on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJoplin · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Joplin

Joplin scores higher on our rubric for note and writing apps: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Joplin is the better fit for open-source note takers wanting sync options. Capacities is the better fit for visual, structured notes across platforms.

  • Joplin fits best

    Open-source note takers wanting sync options

  • Capacities fits best

    Visual, structured notes across platforms

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Side by side

Feature Joplin 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Capacities 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #4 in Note And Writing Apps #8 in Note And Writing Apps
Best for Open-source note takers wanting sync options Visual, structured notes across platforms
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €2.40/mo $8.33/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Joplin 1/4 · Capacities 1/4
Offline access ✓ ✓
Markdown support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Live collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cross-device sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platforms web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, API web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
Our review
Pros
  • Works offline and stores notes locally in Markdown.
  • Syncs through Joplin Cloud or services including Nextcloud and Dropbox.
  • Extensible with plugins, themes, a web clipper, and an API.
  • Link notes as objects with custom types, properties, backlinks, and graph views
  • Basic includes unlimited spaces, objects, and blocks plus offline support
  • Available on web, desktop, and mobile, with integrations for calendars and tasks
Cons
  • Joplin Cloud collaboration and publishing require a paid plan.
  • Basic limits notes and attachments to 10 MB each.
  • Some users may prefer a simpler app over its plugins and sync choices.
  • Real-time collaboration is unavailable
  • AI, task management, and calendar integrations require Pro
  • Believer mainly adds beta access to major new features over Pro
Our verdict

Joplin is an open-source note-taking and to-do application for individuals and teams who want control over where notes live and how they sync. It stores notes locally for offline access and organizes Markdown content with notebooks, tags,…

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Capacities is a note-taking and personal knowledge-management app for people who prefer organizing ideas as connected objects rather than files and folders. It combines daily notes, quick capture, a block-based editor, templates, media…

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  1. JoplinNote And Writing Apps 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. CapacitiesNote And Writing Apps 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Joplin — where it wins

    • Works offline and stores notes locally in Markdown.
    • Syncs through Joplin Cloud or services including Nextcloud and Dropbox.
    • Extensible with plugins, themes, a web clipper, and an API.

    Where it doesn't

    • Joplin Cloud collaboration and publishing require a paid plan.
    • Basic limits notes and attachments to 10 MB each.
    • Some users may prefer a simpler app over its plugins and sync choices.

  • Capacities — where it wins

    • Link notes as objects with custom types, properties, backlinks, and graph views
    • Basic includes unlimited spaces, objects, and blocks plus offline support
    • Available on web, desktop, and mobile, with integrations for calendars and tasks

    Where it doesn't

    • Real-time collaboration is unavailable
    • AI, task management, and calendar integrations require Pro
    • Believer mainly adds beta access to major new features over Pro
  • Joplin9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible Markdown notebook with local storage, sync choices, and optional cloud collaboration.

    Visit JoplinFull verdict →
  • Capacities8.6/10 · Free plan

    Connected, visual notes with offline access and optional AI, tasks, and calendar tools.

    Visit CapacitiesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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