Cap alternatives
The main alternatives to Cap are Loom, Tella and Screen Studio. For context: Cap is an open source screen recorder that records, edits and shares screen and camera videos for individuals and teams. Below is what each alternative does and who it suits, so you can pick by what you need.
3 alternatives are compared here. Facts checked Oct 2026, from each tool's website.
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| Tool | Pricing | Free plan | Lowest paid plan | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap (the original) | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $29/yr | Yes |
| Loom | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $18/user/mo | No |
| Tella | Paid | No | $13/user/mo | No |
| Screen Studio | Paid | No | $9/mo | No |
1. Loom
Loom is a screen and camera recording tool that lets people record, edit and share video messages with teammates and customers.
Best for: Remote teams, sales, support, engineering and design teams who explain work on video.
As of Oct 2026, Loom has a free plan and paid plans start at $18/user/mo (source: loom.com).
Loom vs Cap
- Both have a free plan.
- Cap is open source; Loom is not.
- Lowest listed paid plan: Loom $18/user/mo, Cap $29/yr.
Top Loom features
- Screen and camera recording. Record your screen and camera bubble from the Chrome extension, desktop or mobile app.
- Video editor. Trim and stitch clips, add backgrounds, and overlay text, arrows and boxes.
- Comments and reactions. Viewers reply with comments, emoji, tasks and CTAs on the video.
2. Tella
Tella is a screen recording and editing tool that records your screen, camera and audio, then lets you edit and share or export the video for creators and teams.
Best for: Creators, founders, sales and product teams who make demos, tutorials and courses.
As of Oct 2026, Tella has no free plan and paid plans start at $13/user/mo (source: tella.com).
Tella vs Cap
- Tella has no free plan; Cap does.
- Cap is open source; Tella is not.
- Lowest listed paid plan: Tella $13/user/mo, Cap $29/yr.
Top Tella features
- Recorder. Capture screen, camera, microphone and system audio on Mac, Windows or in the browser.
- Dynamic layouts. Switch between side-by-side, picture-in-picture and full screen after recording.
- Edit with text. Remove mistakes, filler words and silences from the transcript.
3. Screen Studio
Screen Studio is a macOS screen recorder that automatically adds zooms, cursor smoothing and framing to produce polished demo and tutorial videos.
Best for: Mac users who make product demos, tutorials and social videos.
As of Oct 2026, Screen Studio has no free plan and paid plans start at $9/mo (source: screen.studio).
Screen Studio vs Cap
- Screen Studio has no free plan; Cap does.
- Cap is open source; Screen Studio is not.
- Lowest listed paid plan: Screen Studio $9/mo, Cap $29/yr.
- Cap prices some plans per user; Screen Studio lists flat plan prices.
Top Screen Studio features
- Automatic zoom. Zooms in on clicks and key moments based on what you did while recording.
- Smooth cursor. Smooths raw cursor paths, adds click effects and lets you restyle the cursor later.
- Motion blur. Adds natural blur to fast motion in the recording.
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