It is none of which. Capitalism is a system based on individual freedom. It encompases an individuals right to make choices, an individuals right to pursue his or her interests, and an individuals right to opportunity. Capitalism does not promise one will be successful. It leaves this to the individual.
Success depends on what one makes of it.
A person must be willing to work for success. This opportunity can be found in few other economic systems Capitalism alllows a the market and price mechanism to allocate resources. Capitalism stands against centralized government control of this. It stands against communist and socialist systems. Capitalism stands for freedom.