Kap AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Kap

Kap is described as 'Open-source screen recorder built with Electron and designed to be easy to use but extensible' and is a Screen Recorder in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Kap for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Google Chrome and Linux apps. The best Kap alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Kap are ShareX, OpenScreen, ScreenToGif and VokoscreenNG.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1296 likes

    A robust cross-platform application offering seamless screen recording and live-streaming capabilities across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports advanced features like H264 encoding, multiple scenes, customizable themes, and direct streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

    197 OBS Studio alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Kap.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Kap.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceKap is also Free and Open Source
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightKap is not according to our users
  2. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     790 likes

    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

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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  4. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

     32 likes

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

    55 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Screen Studio

    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 instruct...

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  7. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     72 likes

    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    171 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Screenity icon

    Screenity

     35 likes

    Screenity is a privacy-friendly screen recording and annotation tool for Chromium browsers (Chrome/Edge/Brave). It supports screen, tab, and camera recording with microphone and/or system audio, plus built-in annotation tools while recording.

    14 Screenity alternatives

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    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    Pro editor: Build multi-scene videos with a timeline, templates, and automated zooms.
     
  10. ScreenArc icon

    ScreenArc

     11 likes

    Cross-platform screen recording and editing tool featuring automated cinematic pan-and-zoom on mouse actions, webcam overlay, customizable visuals, timeline editor, multi-monitor support, instant aspect ratio switching, style presets, and 2K output in MP4 or GIF.

    35 ScreenArc alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     233 likes

    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 Kap.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryKap is Free and Open Source
  12. Cap icon

    Cap

     23 likes

    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.

    92 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. Screen Studio icon

    Screen Studio

     15 likes

    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.

    93 Screen Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Screen Studio is the most popular commercial alternative to Kap.

    • Screen Studio is Paid and ProprietaryKap is Free and Open Source
  14. Motionik icon

    Motionik

     10 likes

    Motionik is a cross-platform screen recorder and editor for macOS (12.3+) and Windows 10+. It combines recording, zoom, cursor effects, and lightweight editing to help you create polished product demos, tutorials, and promo videos in minutes—no complex timeline editing required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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