Alternatives · Screen Recording
Cap alternatives
Cap compared with 7 alternatives: Loom, Screen Studio, Tella, OBS Studio, Screenity and 2 more.
Cap has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CapThis tool | Free plan · from $29/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension |
| Loom | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Screen Studio | From $9/mo | No | macOS |
| Tella | Free trial · from $13/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| OBS Studio | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Screenity | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| FocuSee | Free trial · from $49.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Recordly | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Cap
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Loom
Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages
- Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Loom lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Cap lists a Linux app.
- Cap is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams sharing quick recorded walkthroughs instead of scheduling a call
- From $9/mo
Screen Studio
Mac screen recorder with automatic zooms and cursor smoothing
- Screen Studio starts at $9 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually.
- Cap has a free plan. Screen Studio does not.
- Only Cap lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Cap lists a browser extension.
- Cap is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Product demos and launch videos recorded on a Mac
- Free trial · from $13/mo
Tella
Screen recorder with a built-in editor, layouts and 4K export
- Tella starts at $13 per user / month, billed yearly ($26 billed monthly). Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually.
- Cap has a free plan. Tella does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tella lists a web app.
- Only Cap lists a Linux app.
- Cap is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Product demos and tutorials that need more polish than a raw screen capture
- Free
OBS Studio
Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming
- OBS Studio is free. Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Cap lists a browser extension.
- Cap is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- OBS Studio also covers noise cancellation.
- Cap also covers transcription, video editing and screenshots.
Suits: Live streamers who want detailed control of scenes, sources and audio
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Screenity
Open-source Chrome screen recorder with a scene-based editor
- Screenity starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120); $14 billed monthly. Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Screenity lists a web app.
- Only Cap lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Cap is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Screenity also covers templates.
Suits: People who want a free recorder with no account and no time limit
- Free trial · from $49.99/yr
FocuSee
Screen recorder that adds zooms and cursor effects automatically
- FocuSee starts at $49.99 per year for Standard ($19.99 billed monthly). Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually.
- Cap has a free plan. FocuSee does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FocuSee lists a web app.
- Only Cap lists a Linux app.
- Only Cap lists a browser extension.
Suits: Product demos and tutorials that need zooms without manual editing
- Free
Recordly
Free, open-source screen recorder with auto-zoom and cursor effects
- Recordly is free. Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Cap lists a browser extension.
- Cap is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cap also covers transcription and screenshots.
Suits: Product demos and walkthroughs with automatic zooms
Limits worth knowing in Cap
- The free version is licensed for personal use only; commercial use needs a Desktop License or Cap Pro.
- Share links on the Free plan and the Desktop License are limited to recordings of up to 5 minutes; unlimited cloud sharing needs Cap Pro.
- AI titles, summaries and chapters, cloud transcriptions, the Loom importer and custom S3 or Google Drive storage are Cap Pro only.
- The Windows build is labeled beta on the download page, and no iOS or Android app is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cap?
The alternatives to Cap in this directory are Loom, Screen Studio, Tella, OBS Studio, Screenity, FocuSee and Recordly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cap.
Is there a free alternative to Cap?
Yes. OBS Studio and Recordly are free to use. Loom and Screenity have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cap alternatives work on Android?
The Cap listing does not include an Android app. Loom lists one.
Which Cap alternatives work on iOS?
The Cap listing does not include an iOS app. Loom lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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