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Cap

Cap is a sleek, open source screen recording tool that offers a beautiful and secure alternative to Loom. It simplifies the recording, editing, and sharing process, empowering you with complete control over your content. Designed for both individuals and teams, Cap blends privacy with powerful features for effortless communication.

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About Cap

Cap is a lightweight, cross-platform screen recorder built for simplicity and power. It offers two recording modes—Instant Mode for quick shareable links and Studio Mode for high-quality, editable captures. With custom S3 bucket support and a privacy-first design, Cap ensures your recordings remain yours, whether self-hosted or in the cloud.

Key Features

  • Open source alternative to Loom.
  • Lightweight and cross-platform design.
  • Instant and Studio recording modes.
  • Custom S3 bucket support for secure storage.
  • Privacy-first approach with local and cloud options.
  • Simple editing and shareable screen recordings.

Pricing

App + Commercial License
$58/one-time payment

Ideal for professional users seeking a one-time investment for self-hosted use without cloud features.

Features:
  • Commercial Use of Cap Recorder + Editor
  • Community Support
  • Local-only features
  • Perpetual license option
App + Commercial License + Cap Pro
$6/subscription (billed annually)

Perfect for teams or professionals needing enhanced cloud features and advanced capabilities.

Features:
  • Connect your own domain to Cap
  • Unlimited cloud storage & shareable links
  • Custom S3 storage bucket support
  • Desktop app commercial license included
  • Advanced teams features
  • Unlimited views
  • Password protected videos
  • Advanced analytics
  • Priority support

Representation of core functionalities

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mindmap Cap Desktop Application Recording Engine Screen Capture Module /crates/media/src/sources/screen_capture.rs Audio Capture Module /crates/audio Camera Module /crates/media/src/sources/camera.rs Editor Component /crates/editor Export System /crates/export UI Layer /apps/desktop/src Web Application Frontend Components Dashboard /apps/web/app/dashboard Video Player /apps/web/app/s/[videoId]/_components/VideoPlayer.tsx Settings Management Authentication UI /apps/web/app/login API Routes Video Management User Management Analytics Webhooks Backend Services Database Layer MySQL + Drizzle ORM /packages/database Authentication System NextAuth /packages/database/auth Storage System S3 Compatible /apps/web/utils/s3.ts Task Processing /apps/tasks Integration Points External Services Stripe Integration /apps/web/app/api/webhooks/stripe S3/R2 Storage Discord Bot /apps/discord-bot Email Service Internal Communication API Contracts /packages/web-api-contract Event System WebSocket Connections Media Processing GPU Converters /crates/gpu-converters Video Decode System /crates/video-decode Audio Processing /crates/audio Development Infrastructure CI/CD Pipeline /.github/workflows Development Tools /packages/config Testing Framework UI Components /packages/ui /packages/ui-solid

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Summary

Cap delivers a secure, flexible, and user-friendly screen recording experience that adapts to both individual and team needs. Its easy-to-use interface and robust functionality make it a dependable choice for capturing and sharing high-quality recordings while keeping your data under your control.

Adrian
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Adrian
Mar 9, 2025Updated1 min read
This content was partially generated using artificial intelligence.

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