Cap AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Cap

Cap is described as 'Open source alternative to Loom. It's a video messaging tool that allows you to record, edit and share videos in seconds' and is a Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Cap for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Linux and Google Chrome apps. The best Cap alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cap are SimpleScreenRecorder, OpenScreen, FastStone Capture and VokoscreenNG.

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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

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    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    252 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Cap.

    • ShareX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cap.

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceCap is Freemium and Open Source
    • ShareX is Customizable and Privacy focusedCap is not according to our users
  2. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

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    SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    • SimpleScreenRecorder is the most popular Linux alternative to Cap.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceCap is Freemium and Open Source
  4. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

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    Create stunning screen recordings for free. Open-source, no subscriptions, no watermarks, and free for commercial use. An alternative to Screen Studio.

    54 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • OpenScreen is the most popular Mac alternative to Cap.

    • OpenScreen is Free and Open SourceCap is Freemium and Open Source
    • OpenScreen is Privacy focusedCap is not according to our users
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  6. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

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    A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to Cap.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryCap is Freemium and Open Source
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    Bandicam

     130 likes
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    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Camtasia

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    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to Cap.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryCap is Freemium and Open Source
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    Kooha

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    Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.

    134 Kooha alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    CamStudio

     177 likes
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    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    161 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  14. Screen Studio icon

    Screen Studio

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    Record macOS screens with smoothed mouse movement, zoomed click highlights, cinematic motion blur, and customizable backgrounds while integrating webcam, microphone, system sound, and easy video editing. Output in HD for instructional and promotional videos.

    91 Screen Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    QuickRecorder

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    A lightweight and high-performance screen recorder for macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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