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Captions alternatives with a Linux app

The Captions listing does not include a Linux app. 10 of the 84 other screen recording and video tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Captions has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month. All of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Captions

  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); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295). Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only Captions lists an Android app.
    DaVinci Resolve pricing and details

  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. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only Cap lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Cap lists a browser extension.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    Cap pricing and details

  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. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only ScreenRec lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
    ScreenRec pricing and details

  4. Kdenlive

    Free, open-source non-linear video editor from the KDE community

    • Kdenlive is free. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only Kdenlive lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
    Kdenlive pricing and details

  5. OBS Studio

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

    • OBS Studio is free. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only OBS Studio lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
    OBS Studio pricing and details

  6. Recordly

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

    • Recordly is free. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only Recordly lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
    Recordly pricing and details

  7. Shotcut

    Free open-source video editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Shotcut is free. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only Shotcut lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
    Shotcut pricing and details

  8. OpenShot

    Free, open-source video editor for Linux, Mac and Windows

    • OpenShot is free. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only OpenShot lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
    OpenShot pricing and details

  9. Lightworks

    Pro video editor with a free tier and paid Create and Pro plans

    • Lightworks starts at $20 per user / month on Create, paid monthly. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only Lightworks lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
    Lightworks pricing and details

  10. HandBrake

    Free open-source video converter for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • HandBrake is free. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only HandBrake lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
    HandBrake pricing and details

Common questions

Which Captions alternatives have a Linux app?

DaVinci Resolve, Cap, ScreenRec, Kdenlive, OBS Studio, Recordly, Shotcut, OpenShot and 2 more list a Linux app.

Does Captions have a Linux app?

The Captions listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 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 Captions: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.