Cap
9.0#1 in screen recording softwareFrom $29 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitCap vs Motion
What both publish
| Fact | Cap | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | The editor supports privacy masks, automatic zoom, captions, animated text, scenes, color grades, and audio tracks. | The editor includes smart zooms, a timeline, cursor settings, and trim and split tools. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Cap is an open source screen recording and sharing platform with Instant, Studio, and Screenshot modes. | Motion is a screen recorder and video editor for Windows that automatically handles video animations. |
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
Motion plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$6 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 Motion if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.