Cap
Open source screen recorder with instant share links
What is Cap?
Cap is an open source screen recorder that records, edits and shares screen and camera videos for individuals and teams.
As of Oct 2026, Cap has a free plan and paid plans start at $29/yr (source: cap.so).
Cap has three modes: Instant, which uploads while you record and copies a share link, Studio for local 4K recording and editing, and Screenshot. The code is public on GitHub under AGPLv3, with some crates under MIT.
Best for: Developers, product teams and creators who record demos, bug reports and tutorials.
Key features
- Instant ModeUploads while you record, so a share link is on your clipboard when you stop.
- Studio ModeRecords locally in 4K with separate screen, camera and mic tracks, then opens an editor.
- Built-in editorAdd backgrounds, automatic zoom, cursor effects and captions before export.
- ScreenshotGrab a window with a hotkey, add background and padding, and copy it.
- Share pagesEach capture gets a page with comments, reactions, transcript and chapters.
- Loom importerCap Pro can import existing Loom videos.
Pricing
Pricing checked Oct 2026. Current prices: cap.so. Full Cap pricing →
Cap FAQ
What is Cap?
Cap is an open source screen recorder that records, edits and shares screen and camera videos for individuals and teams.
Who is Cap for?
Developers, product teams and creators who record demos, bug reports and tutorials.
Is Cap free?
Yes, Cap has a free plan, with paid plans for more features or usage. Check cap.so for current limits.
Is Cap open source?
Yes. Cap's code is publicly available.
What are the alternatives to Cap?
Alternatives to Cap listed on Toolz Hunt include Loom, Tella, Screen Studio.
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