Capacities vs Joplin
Joplin takes the higher SoftwareScore, 62 to 61. That's close enough that fit matters more than the number. Both are scored on the same public formula. See how.
Capacities vs Joplin: our take
Joplin takes the higher SoftwareScore, 62 to 61. That's close enough that fit matters more than the number.
Capacities pulls ahead on AI and Features (AI 6 vs 3), which makes it the stronger pick for power users.
Joplin pulls ahead on Ownership and Value (Ownership 10 vs 5), which makes it the stronger pick for privacy and data control.
The clearest divide is Ownership (Capacities 5, Joplin 10). If that axis is central to how you work, let it settle the choice.
On lock-in, Joplin is the safer bet: it scores 10/10 on data ownership to Capacities's 5, so weigh how easily you could move your notes out later.