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ECapacities vs Knowt
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Capacities if…
- you want the lower entry price ($9.99/mo vs $12.99/mo)
- you need an API to build on
- you work on macOS, Windows, Linux
- you're in its core audience: writers, researchers
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Choose Knowt if…
- you work on Chrome
- you're in its core audience: high school students, college students
Side by side
Feature Capacities Knowt
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price$9.99/mo$12.99/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your contentNo—
Data retentionAI providers store data only temporarily; no permanent storage of content—
Backlinks & graph—
Meeting transcription—
MCP connector—
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, APIWeb, iOS, Android, Chrome
CategoryNotes & KnowledgeLearning & Tutoring
CompanyCapacities Labs GmbHKnowt Inc.
Based inGermanyUnited States
Founded2022—
Part of——
Key features
C Capacities
- Custom object types with properties
- Backlinks, graph view and daily notes
- Related content and unlinked mention detection (Pro)
- AI assistant and image, PDF, weblink analysis (Pro)
- Task management with actions to Todoist and Things (Pro)
- AI Chat Connectors for ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor (Pro)
- Import/export to Markdown, CSV and more
- Capture via WhatsApp, Telegram, Twitter and email
K Knowt
- Lecture recording summarizer that creates notes and flashcards
- PDF, PowerPoint, image and video summarizers
- One-click import from Quizlet, Kahoot and Wayground
- Free learn mode, matching game and spaced repetition
- Voice tutor and podcast generation from notes
- Exam predictor and custom study plans
- AP, SAT and ACT mock exams and practice rooms
- Upload up to 30 files at once
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Capacities
Capacities BasicFree
Capacities Pro$9.99/month
Capacities Believerfrom $12.49/month
Plus AI Power-Up$8.33/month billed annually
Knowt
BasicFree
Ultra - Annual$12.99/mo billed yearly ($149.99)
Ultra - Monthly$24.99/mo
Strengths and limitations
Capacities
- Free plan includes unlimited objects, sync and offline support
- Apps for web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
- Full export to standard formats
- EU hosting, GDPR compliant
- AI, tasks, whiteboards and API require a paid plan
- Pro includes only a light AI budget; regular use needs the Plus add-on
- Built for individuals, not team collaboration; sharing is view-only
- Free plan media uploads capped at 5 GB, then 100 MB/month
Knowt
- Free plan includes unlimited flashcard creation and storage
- Learn mode and spaced repetition are free
- Quizlet sets can be imported in two clicks
- Available on web, iOS, Android and Chrome
- AI summarizers, voice tutor and full test prep require Ultra
- Monthly Ultra costs $24.99, nearly double the annual rate
- Refunds only within 24 hours, and none for iOS/Android purchases
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