Comparison of Notion and Capacities

Introduction

• Capacities launched in 2022, a relatively new app.
• Compared to Notion, Capacities is designed more as a note-taking application.
• The video aims to compare these apps to help users decide which is more suitable for their needs.

Basic Structure

Notion

• Operates on a hierarchical structure with pages and subpages.
• Uses a folder system for organization.
• Can store information in databases.
• Databases can include pages and carry specific properties.

Capacities

• Uses an object-based structure.
• Lacks a traditional hierarchy; each element is an object.
• Focuses on connecting objects rather than storing them hierarchically.
• Designed to track daily notes and connect them over time.

Visuals

• Capacities share visual similarities with Notion, such as icons, colors, and quotes.
• Offers unique layout options for objects, such as index cards and profiles.
• Notion provides limited layout options, primarily static with minor font changes.

Ease of Use

Capacities

• Easy for simple note-taking.
• More complex properties can be less intuitive compared to Notion.
• Configuration of properties requires navigating through object settings.

Notion

• Intuitive with the use of slash commands to create pages and databases.
• Adding properties is straightforward within databases.

Notes Visualization

Capacities

• Offers multiple views: list, wall, gallery, table.
• Features a graph view for visualizing connections between notes, akin to Obsidian.

Notion

• Limited to database layouts like board, timeline, gallery, etc.
• Lacks a web-type graph visualization.

Offline and Collaboration

Capacities

• Offers some offline support.
• Primarily for personal knowledge management.

Notion

• Limited offline support.
• Strong for collaboration and team task management.

Pricing

• Notion: Primarily free for personal use, with paid plans for teams and additional features.
• Capacities: Mostly free with some features restricted to a Pro Plan; small company with a focus on supporting growth.

Final Thoughts

• Capacities: Suitable for those focused on knowledge-based note systems; exciting potential for development.
• Notion: Better for users needing a comprehensive tool for notes, habit tracking, and team collaboration.

• Open to feedback and questions from users who have tried either application.
• Encourages exploration of both to see which fits individual needs best.