Cap
9.0#1 in screen recording softwareFrom $29 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitCap vs ClipCast
What both publish
| Fact | Cap | ClipCast |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | The editor supports privacy masks, automatic zoom, captions, animated text, scenes, color grades, and audio tracks. | Its browser editor supports trimming, cutting, zoom, blur, text, captions, backgrounds, and music, with MP4 or GIF export. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Cap Pro supports custom S3 storage and Google Drive, and Cap includes a Loom video importer. | Pro includes automatic saving to Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box; all plans include webhook delivery. |
| Platforms | Cap offers desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus a Chrome extension. | Recording uses a Chrome extension; the maker says it is available through the browser for Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Arc. |
| Product | Cap is an open source screen recording and sharing platform with Instant, Studio, and Screenshot modes. | ClipCast records a browser tab, window, screen, or selected area with optional camera and microphone, then creates a share link. |
Cap plans
- FreeFree
- Desktop License$29 a year
- Cap Pro$12 a month
- Enterprise—
- Cap Pro (annual billing)$8.16 a month
- Cap Pro annual$8.16 a month
ClipCast plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$5 a month
- Team$12 a month
Pick Cap if…
Cap suits people who want to record, edit, and share screen videos, with options for local recording, cloud storage, or self-hosting. The Free plan is for personal use; commercial users need a paid plan.
Pick ClipCast if…
ClipCast may suit teams making async updates, design or code reviews, bug reports, support material, onboarding recordings, or sales demos. Its guest review option may help teams sharing recordings with clients.