Cap
9.0#1 in screen recording softwareFrom $29 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitCap vs OpenScreen
OpenScreen
7.2#40 in screen recording softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cap | OpenScreen |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | The editor supports privacy masks, automatic zoom, captions, animated text, scenes, color grades, and audio tracks. | The editor supports trims, speed ramps, cursor styling, backgrounds, annotations, blur regions, and transcript-based cuts. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
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
OpenScreen plans
- FreeFree
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 OpenScreen if…
OpenScreen suits people making demos or walkthroughs on Windows, macOS, or Linux who want local recording and editing. It may appeal to users who need camera and audio capture, offline transcription after setup, or command-line rendering.