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CapCut alternatives with a Linux app

The CapCut listing does not include a Linux app. 5 of the 52 other screen recording and video tools in this directory list a Linux app.

CapCut has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase. All of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from CapCut

  1. DaVinci Resolve

    Video editing, color, effects and audio post-production in one app

    • DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license. CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists a Linux app.
    • Only CapCut lists an Android app.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  2. Cap

    Open-source screen recorder with instant share links and an editor

    • Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually. CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only Cap lists a Linux app.
    • Only Cap lists a browser extension.
    • Only CapCut lists iOS and Android apps.
  3. ScreenRec

    Desktop screen recorder and screenshot tool with instant share links

    • ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly. CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only ScreenRec lists a Linux app.
    • Only CapCut lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation, screen recording and screenshots.
  4. Recordly

    Free, open-source screen recorder with auto-zoom and cursor effects

    • Recordly is free. CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only Recordly lists a Linux app.
    • Only CapCut lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Recordly is open source, according to its own site.
  5. OBS Studio

    Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming

    • OBS Studio is free. CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only OBS Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only CapCut lists iOS and Android apps.
    • OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.

Common questions

Which CapCut alternatives have a Linux app?

DaVinci Resolve, Cap, ScreenRec, Recordly and OBS Studio list a Linux app.

Does CapCut have a Linux app?

The CapCut listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to CapCut: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.