Cap
Cap is an open-source, cross-platform screen recording and sharing application designed as an alternative to tools like Loom.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Beautiful, shareable, and secure screen recordings with full ownership and open-source transparency.
Who should look elsewhere
Free version has limitations on shareable link duration (5 minutes).
Pros
- +Open-source and transparent, allowing for self-hosting and community contributions.
- +Prioritizes user privacy and data ownership with custom S3 integration.
- +Offers both quick sharing and high-quality local editing modes.
- +Native applications for macOS and Windows provide a smooth user experience.
- +AI features automate content organization and summarization, saving time.
Cons
- −Free version has limitations on shareable link duration (5 minutes).
- −Advanced features like unlimited cloud storage and custom domains require a paid subscription.
Key features
- ✓Instant Mode for quick recording and sharing
- ✓Studio Mode for local recording with full editing capabilities
- ✓Cross-platform native apps for macOS and Windows
- ✓4K recording at 60fps
- ✓Intelligent compression
- ✓Custom S3 bucket support for storage
- ✓Cloud storage option
- ✓Local recording option
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | Unlimited recordings; Community support |
| Desktop License | $58 | month | Studio Mode with full editor; Commercial usage; Unlimited local recordings |
| Desktop License | $29 | month | Studio Mode with full editor; Commercial usage; Unlimited local recordings |
| Cap Pro | $8.16 | month | Everything from Desktop License; Unlimited cloud storage & unlimited shareable links; Automatic AI title, transcription, summary, and chapters |
| Cap Pro | $12 | month | Everything from Desktop License; Unlimited cloud storage & unlimited shareable links; Automatic AI title, transcription, summary, and chapters |
| Cap for Enterprise | — | month | SLAs & Priority Support; Loom Video Importer; Bulk Discounts |