Cap
9.0#1 in screen recording softwareFrom $29 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitCap vs FlashBack
What both publish
| Fact | Cap | FlashBack |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | The editor supports privacy masks, automatic zoom, captions, animated text, scenes, color grades, and audio tracks. | Paid plans add multi track editing and tools for adding text, images and effects. |
| Founded | 2023 | 1997 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| SDK | Cap documents an SDK API for client-side video creation and uploads and provides an official recorder SDK package. | Flashback SDK adds screen recording to Windows applications and provides wrappers for C#, C++ and Python. |
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
FlashBack plans
- StarterFree
- 1-Year$29 a year
- Lifetime$49, paid once
- Creator$63, paid once
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 FlashBack if…
It suits Windows users creating tutorials, demos, online learning, onboarding, or customer-support videos. The free plan fits recording needs, while paid plans suit users who need editing tools.