Obsidian vs Capacities
Note-Taking & PKM pricing comparison · 2026
Obsidian pricing ranges from $0–$50/month, while Capacities ranges from $0–$12.49/month. These products use different pricing models ( vs Per-seat subscription), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
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Obsidian and Capacities both operate in the note-taking & pkm category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Obsidian | Capacities |
|---|---|---|
| Personal (Free) | Free /free | Free /user/month |
| Sync | $5 /per month | $9.99 /user/month |
| Publish | $10 /per site/month | $12.49 /user/month |
| Catalyst | Custom | — |
| Commercial | Custom | — |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Obsidian
3 scenarios$48/year
Individual User with Sync Only
for Sync when paid annually ($4/month)
$144/year
Individual User with Sync + Publish
total when paid annually ($48/year Sync + $96/year Publish)
$0
Free User with Third-Party Sync
for Obsidian + cost of chosen sync service (often free tier available)
Capacities
4 scenarios0
Free Plan
9.99
Capacities Pro (Annual Billing)
11.99
Capacities Pro (Monthly Billing)