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Craft vs Capacities

Craft lands on Depends, and Capacities lands on Worth it.

Craft versus Capacities
CompareCraftCapacities
VerdictDependsWorth it
Best forApple-first writers and individualsIndividual researchers and writers
Who it's not forTeams needing Notion-style databases and structureTeams needing shared workspaces and permissions
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; data is encrypted in transit and at rest but not end-to-end encrypted, per official docs.
Support qualityNo evidence found.No direct evidence of support quality
Public sentimentUsers praise Craft's polish and design, but Reddit shows recurring complaints about free-tier limits, feature gaps, and product direction.Reviews are largely enthusiastic . many call it their favorite note app . though a vocal minority quit over workflow fit, limits, and manual backup.16
Biggest gotchaFree tier widely called too limited; budget for a paid plan almost immediately.No end-to-end encryption: notes readable server-side; avoid sensitive data

Pick Craft when

  • Apple-first writers and individuals
  • Small teams wanting beautiful shared docs
  • Notion refugees wanting something simpler

When Craft is not a fit

  • Teams needing Notion-style databases and structure
  • Free-only buyers . limits bite fast
  • Anyone actually shopping craft.co's supplier intelligence (different product)
  • Orgs wanting stable roadmaps; users publicly quitting

Pick Capacities when

  • Individual researchers and writers
  • Object-based thinkers tired of folders
  • Students building connected notes
  • Single-user personal knowledge management

When Capacities is not a fit

  • Teams needing shared workspaces and permissions
  • Enterprises wanting SSO and admin controls
  • Anyone storing sensitive notes needing end-to-end encryption
  • People who just want a simple, zero-setup notes list

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