Cap
Open-source Loom alternative for instant share links and polished studio recordings.
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About Cap
Cap is an open-source screen recorder positioned as an alternative to Loom. It has two modes: Instant Mode uploads as you record and gives you a share link straight away, while Studio Mode records locally at high quality and opens an editor with backgrounds, padding, zooms and cursor effects similar to Screen Studio. Desktop apps run on macOS and Windows, with Linux builds available, and you can self-host the sharing backend on your own infrastructure. Pricing is unusual: personal use of the desktop app is free, a commercial desktop licence is sold per year or as a one-time purchase, and Cap Pro adds unlimited cloud sharing, team features and integrations per user per month. There is also a tool to import an existing Loom library. Being newer, it has fewer integrations and enterprise features than Loom, but it appeals to developers and privacy-minded teams who want to own their recordings.
Best for: Teams wanting a self-hostable Loom alternative with Screen Studio-style polish.
Pros and cons
What works
- Open source and self-hostable
- Both instant links and a polished studio editor
- One-time licence option for commercial desktop use
Why people leave
- Younger product with fewer integrations than Loom
- Commercial use needs a paid licence
- Self-hosting takes setup and maintenance
Top Cap alternatives
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Loom66.5More mature integrations, AI features and admin controls for larger companies.
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Screen Studio62.6The most polished automatic zoom recorder if you are on a Mac.
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Screenity59.6Free GPL Chrome recorder with no limits and EU-hosted sharing.
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OBS Studio57.2Fully free open-source recording when you do not need share links.
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Tella55.3Hosted recorder with layouts and backgrounds, no self-hosting needed.
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Cap: common questions
Is Cap free?
Yes. Cap is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is Cap open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at CapSoftware/Cap. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does Cap run on?
Cap is available for macOS, Windows, Linux, Web and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to Cap?
The highest-ranked Cap alternatives right now are Loom, Screen Studio and Screenity. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.