Cap
Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Features
Properties
- Lightweight
Features
- Screen Sharing
- Ad-free
- OCR
- Screen Recording
- Webcam recording
- AI-Powered
- Video annotation
- Record videos
Tags
- video-messaging
- analytics
- link-sharing
- self-hostable
Cap News & Activities
Recent News
- Maoholguin published news article about Cap
Cap v0.3.0 released with video editing, a new screenshots feature & quick sharing settingsCap v0.3.0 has been released after four months of public beta testing, featuring a complete rebuild...
Recent activities
Maoholguin added Cap as alternative to OBS Studio, Screenify, ScreenRecorder.me and Icecream Screen Recorder- Maoholguin updated Cap
POX added Cap as alternative to Boom Share AI- AltRazel liked Cap
cursorclip added Cap as alternative to CursorClip
POX added Cap as alternative to OpenScreen
What is Cap?
Cap is an open source alternative to 
Loom. It's a video messaging tool that allows you to record, edit and share videos in seconds.
Cap is an open source screen recording alternative to Loom for macOS and Windows that lets you capture your screen and camera, then edit recordings locally or share them through Cap Web. It includes instant recording for quick shareable links, plus a Studio mode with a timeline editor, smart auto zoom, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor and background customization, and recording up to 4K at 60 fps.
For collaboration and hosting, Cap Web supports link based playback with embeds and threaded, timestamp linked comments, and it can be self hosted on your own infrastructure (for example via Docker or Railway). Cap can also be connected to your own S3 compatible storage and custom domain, and optional paid features include transcriptions, AI generated titles and summaries, chapters, viewer analytics, and password protection. Cap Desktop is free to use, but commercial use requires a commercial license.
Cap information
Developed by
Cap Software, Inc. Licensing
Open Source and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase ranging between $29 and $58, and / or subscription that costs $6 per month + free version with limited functionality.Written in
Rating
Average rating of 2.2Alternatives
92 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
AlternativeTo Categories
Video & Movies, Office & Productivity, Photos & Graphics, Remote Work & EducationGitHub repository
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Comments and Reviews
9€/month for a screen recorder lol
Forces you to allow for using the microphone and the camera, even if you don't need it, and does not fully work. Also forces you to subscribe, and probably paying
Its open source and selfhosted, but i still have to pay 9 dollars a month to record and store videos on my own drives when theres 1000 other programs that do it for free? Or am I missing something here?