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Screenity alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Screenity: browser-only, so tied to Chrome, and less control over audio and frame rate than desktop apps. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Screenity, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Cap currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Cap logoCapOpen sourceYesmacOS, Windows, Linux +25 of 566.5
2OBS Studio logoOBS StudioOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 555.3
  1. Cap logo

    1. CapTop pick

    Best for: Teams wanting a self-hostable Loom alternative with Screen Studio-style polish

    Open sourceSelf-hostablemacOS, Windows, Linux, Web, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Screenity

    Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Both instant links and a polished studio editor
    • One-time licence option for commercial desktop use

    Cons

    • Younger product with fewer integrations than Loom
    • Commercial use needs a paid licence
    • Self-hosting takes setup and maintenance
    Visit Cap Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cap a good Screenity alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Open source
    Yes, on GitHub
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cap.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cap.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop licence
    $29 per year, or $58 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cap.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Cap Pro price
    $8.16/user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cap.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cap.so(opens source in a new tab)
  2. OBS Studio logo

    2. OBS Studio

    Best for: Streamers and creators who want a free, flexible recorder and are willing to learn it

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Screenity

    Free desktop recorder with full control over sources and quality.

    Pros

    • Completely free with no watermark or time limits
    • Scene and source system handles complex multi-camera setups
    • Large plugin ecosystem and active community

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for a quick screen capture
    • No built-in editor or link sharing
    • Settings for encoders and bitrates can confuse beginners
    Visit OBS Studio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OBS Studio a good Screenity alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, free for recording and streaming
    Checked Oct 25, 2026obsproject.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows support
    Windows 10 and 11
    Checked Oct 25, 2026obsproject.com(opens source in a new tab)
    macOS support
    macOS 13 or newer
    Checked Oct 25, 2026obsproject.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Linux distribution
    Flatpak on Flathub and Ubuntu PPA
    Checked Oct 25, 2026obsproject.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Screenity alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for most people

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

OBS Studio logo

Best Screenity alternative for a free option

OBS Studio

Free desktop recorder with full control over sources and quality.

Loom logo

Best Screenity alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Loom

Hosted async video with deeper team features and integrations.

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for open source

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for self-hosting

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for Mac

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for Windows

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for Linux

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

Loom logo

Best Screenity alternative for iPhone and Android

Loom

Hosted async video with deeper team features and integrations.

Screencastify logo

Best Screenity alternative for working in the browser

Screencastify

Chrome recorder built for classrooms with Google Workspace features.

Screenity alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Screenity?

Cap ranks first right now. Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting. Loom and Screencastify follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Screenity?

Yes. Cap (open source), Loom (free plan + paid), Screencastify (free plan + paid) and Awesome Screenshot (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Screenity?

Yes: Cap and OBS Studio. Cap can also be self-hosted.

Which Screenity alternatives work on Linux?

Cap and OBS Studio run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Screenity?

The complaints we hear most: browser-only, so tied to Chrome; less control over audio and frame rate than desktop apps; hosted editor is a separate paid plan.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Screenity, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.