Cap
9.0#1 in screen recording softwareFrom $29 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitCap vs Notch
What both publish
| Fact | Cap | Notch |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | The editor supports privacy masks, automatic zoom, captions, animated text, scenes, color grades, and audio tracks. | The editor supports multi-take recording, annotations, templates, backgrounds, and speed control. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Cap Pro supports custom S3 storage and Google Drive, and Cap includes a Loom video importer. | The upcoming Pro plan lists user-owned S3-compatible storage, with AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, and Backblaze given as examples. |
| Platforms | Cap offers desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus a Chrome extension. | Native downloads are available for macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel, and Windows 10 or later. |
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
Notch plans
- Personal—
- Commercial$49, paid once
- Notch appFree
- ProPriced on request
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 Notch if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.