Cap is the only screen recording tool you need — three modes in one app that replace your recorder, editor, screenshot tool, and video host. Fully open source, and you can connect your own Google Drive or S3 bucket, so you own every recording.
No credit card required. Record locally, share when you choose.
Trusted by 40,000+ teams, builders and creators
Whether you need speed, studio quality, or a quick screenshot — Cap has a mode for it.
Share instantly with a link. Your recording uploads as you record, so you can share it immediately when you're done.
Hit record, stop, and share. Your video is live with an AI-generated title, summary, chapters, and transcript — all created automatically.
This is really helpful, thanks!
Great walkthrough
Can you share the repo?
A step-by-step walkthrough of building a reusable React component from scratch, covering props, state management, and testing best practices for production apps.
Shareable URL, immediately
Uploads while you record
AI-generated captions
Titles & descriptions
Auto-segmented timeline
No downloads required
Studio mode records at the highest quality directly to your device — no compression, no upload. Then customize backgrounds, padding, corners, and more before sharing.
Gradients, wallpapers & colors
Scale from 0% to 40%
Squircle or rounded styles
Natural movement effects
Customizable depth effects
Sizing, smoothing & click effects
Take a screenshot with a hotkey, then instantly enhance it with backgrounds, padding, annotations, and more — ready to share in seconds.
Gradients, wallpapers & solid colors
Clean spacing around your capture
Squircle or rounded styles
Professional depth effects
Arrows, shapes, text & masks
One click to clipboard or file
We obsessed over the details so you don't have to. Every feature is designed to save you time and make you look good.
Native apps for macOS and Windows that feel at home on each platform. No janky Electron apps or browser extensions — just fast, reliable recording that works with your existing tools and workflow.
4K recording, 60fps capture, and intelligent compression that keeps file sizes reasonable.
Connect your own Google Drive or S3 bucket, use Cap Cloud, or keep everything local. You're never locked into our infrastructure, perfect for teams with compliance requirements or anyone who values data sovereignty.
Instant sharing when you need it, local recording when you want it. Share publicly or privately, password-protect sensitive recordings, or keep them local only.
Comments, reactions, and transcripts keep conversations moving without another meeting. See who watched, get notified on feedback, and turn recordings into actionable next steps. Replace those "quick sync" calls for good.
See exactly how Cap works, contribute features you need, or self-host for complete control. Join a community of builders who believe great tools should be transparent, extensible, and respect their users.
Auto-generated titles, summaries, clickable chapters, and transcriptions for every recording. AI features that actually save time instead of creating more work.
Join thousands who've made Cap their daily driver for visual communication.
@olivialawson.co
I've been testing Cap.so for no other reason than some old habits die hard for this former software analyst. Whew that UI is so polished and crispy. Between the open source code, self hosted vids, editing features and price point -- gone give Loom some competition 🤞🏽
@NerdyProgramme2
thanks for creating this @richiemcilroy. Cap is so good especially the zoom effects still playing around and figuring things out tho... you guys need to try it out @cap - an opensource alternative to loom
@BilalBudhani
Tried @Cap v 0.3.beta and found an issue while exporting video. Wrote to @richiemcilroy about the problem and ~40 mins later the issue is fixed. I'm sold. Checkout Cap.so
@Greg__LD
No brainer instant purchase this morning: was looking for a solid screen recorder, for my new MacBook Pro, gave @cap a try, got myself a license within 10 mins — flawless UX sometimes speaks louder than lengthy marketer's words !
@eveningkid
I've been looking for *ages* for a screen recording app that does the job + allows to zoom in/out easily and @Cap is AWESOME! Free, cross-platform, fully-featured, open-source. I mean...unless you love spending +$200 for recording your screen, use Cap!
@BorhadeHrushi
hey @richiemcilroy , cap is hands down one of the best oss i've used, so much so i've uninstalled loom and screen studio :) can you please bring up the video cut and playback speed adjust feature soon , can't wait to try it on, you guys are doing great cheers!
Start free, upgrade when you need more. Early adopter pricing locked in forever.
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A commercial license for the Cap desktop app — unlimited local recording and editing.
billed yearly
$
What's included
Everything in Desktop, plus unlimited cloud sharing, AI, and team collaboration.
billed monthly
Total: $
Everything in Desktop License, plus:
What is the difference between Cap Pro and Desktop License?
+Cap Pro is a paid plan that includes all the features of the Desktop License plus cloud features for seamless sharing and collaboration. Desktop License grants you commercial usage rights for a single user.
Is there a free version?
+Yes! Cap is 100% free for personal use. You can record and share locally with Studio Mode. A paid plan is required for commercial usage.
How long can I record for on the free version?
+You can record for 5 minutes on the free version. After that, you'll need to upgrade to a paid plan.
How does Cap AI work?
+Cap AI is a powerful tool that can be used to generate titles, summaries, clickable chapters, and transcriptions for your recordings. It's available for all Cap Pro users and has no usage limits.
How is Cap different from Loom?
+Cap gives you the best of both worlds: the simplicity of Loom with the power of professional tools. We're open source, support custom storage, offer better pricing, and our desktop app works offline. Plus, you actually own your content. Already using Loom? Our built-in Loom video importer makes switching effortless.
What happens to my recordings if I cancel?
+Your recordings are yours forever. If you cancel Pro, existing shares remain active and you can always export everything. Downgrade to our free plan to keep recording locally, or self-host to maintain all features.
Do you offer team plans?
+Yes! Cap Pro includes team workspaces where you can organize recordings, manage permissions, and collaborate. Volume discounts available for teams over 10 users. Contact us for custom enterprise features.
Which platforms do you support?
+Native desktop apps for macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel) and Windows. View your shareable links from anywhere.
Can I use Cap for commercial purposes?
+Absolutely! Any paid plan (Desktop License or Cap Pro) includes full commercial usage rights. Use Cap for client work, sell courses, or embed recordings anywhere. The free version is for personal use only.
Is my data secure?
+Security is core to Cap. As an open source project, our code is fully auditable and transparent — you can see exactly how your data is handled. End-to-end encryption for cloud storage, option to use your own infrastructure, and community-driven security reviews keep your content safe.
What about GDPR/HIPAA compliance?
+Cap Pro lets you bring your own storage, including custom S3 buckets in any region or your own Google Drive, for GDPR compliance. For HIPAA and other regulations, our self-hosted option gives you complete control. We also offer signed BAAs for enterprise customers.