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capacities vs Roam Research
Plans read from both vendors' own pricing pages, with the same seats and billing applied to each. Roam Research is a verified alternative to capacities: it does the same main job for a similar customer.
Capacities is a note-taking and knowledge management app that organizes ideas as connected objects rather than files and folders. It supports Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android platforms and emphasizes linking anything to anything to find information quickly.
- Starting price
- From $9.99/mo
- Price clarity
- Price clarity grade C, 57 out of 100 57 of 100
- Category
- Productivity
- Platforms
- Available on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web.
- Good fit for
- Knowledge workers who want to organize ideas as connected objects rather than files and folders.. Users seeking a tool that mimics how the brain connects ideas naturally without complex configuration.
- Limitations
- Free plan has media upload limits: 5 GB total, then 100 MB per month afterwards.. AI features and workflows are only available on Pro and Believer plans, not on the free plan.
Roam Research is a note-taking tool that combines the ease of use of a word document with the power of a graph database for organizing and connecting ideas. It supports real-time collaboration and local data storage, helping users organize research and thoughts effectively.
- Starting price
- From $15.00/mo
- Price clarity
- Price clarity grade C, 62 out of 100 62 of 100
- Category
- Productivity
- Platforms
- Desktop apps for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows, Linux (deb and ARM deb), mobile apps for iOS and Android, and a Chrome browser extension
- Good fit for
- Researchers and knowledge workers who need to organize and connect ideas
- Limitations
- Trial only valid if you've never had a plan
What each one costs your team
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Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 2 tools
$24.99/month
$299.88 a year on these plans.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
Capacities ProCheapest fit Flat subscription | $9.99 | $119.88 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Capacities Believer Flat subscription | $12.49 | $149.88 |
Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Published as a starting price. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
ProCheapest fit Flat subscription | $15.00 | $180.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
capacities
Best fit
Knowledge workers who want to organize ideas as connected objects rather than files and folders.; Users seeking a tool that mimics how the brain connects ideas naturally without complex configuration.
Trade-offs
Free plan has media upload limits: 5 GB total, then 100 MB per month afterwards.; AI features and workflows are only available on Pro and Believer plans, not on the free plan.
Integrations / export
Supports integration with WhatsApp, Telegram, Email, Web Extension, Raycast for quick capture., Integrates with Readwise, Kindle, and Web Highlights for reading., Supports task integrations with Todoist, Things, TickTick, Apple Reminders, Google Tasks., Calendar integrations include Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, CalDAV., Full support for import and export with standard formats and full export capability.
Roam Research
Best fit
Researchers and knowledge workers who need to organize and connect ideas
Trade-offs
Trial only valid if you've never had a plan
Integrations / export
Not confirmed
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