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Cap compared with AfterCut
DetailCap logo CapAfterCut logo AfterCut
What it doesFree, open source screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Linux Native screen recorder and video editor for macOS with auto zoom, backgrounds, and 4K export
StageNot given Not given
Founded2023 Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree for personal use with local recording and editing. Desktop License: $29/year or $58 lifetime for commercial use. Cap Pro: $12/month or $8.16/month billed annually for unlimited cloud sharing, AI features, and team collaboration. Enterprise options include optional SAML SSO for $199/month and si $29 one-time payment for lifetime license. Record and edit free; pay only to export.
Key features
  • Instant Mode for instant shareable links with automatic uploads during recording
  • Studio Mode with 4K 60fps local recording and professional editing tools
  • AI-generated titles, summaries, and chapters for every recording
  • Automatic transcription in 19 languages
  • Custom backgrounds, animations, and 3D camera moves in editor
  • Self-hosted option with Google Drive and S3 storage integration
  • Password-protected shares and viewer analytics
  • Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, Linux, and Chrome
  • Built-in Loom video importer for seamless migration
  • Auto zoom that follows clicks and writes smooth keyframes
  • Customizable backgrounds with gradients, images, shadows and padding
  • Camera overlay with multiple layouts and shapes
  • On-device speech-to-text captions without API key
  • Full timeline editor with trim, splice, and transitions
  • Export in multiple formats and aspect ratios up to 4K 60fps
  • Cursor smoothing and click highlights
  • Auto level to normalize quiet microphone input
  • Team sharing via Workspace accounts with password protection
  • Teleprompter for recording
What makes it different
  • Fully open source with auditable code on GitHub
  • Privacy-first design with no tracking or data selling
  • Full data ownership with self-hosting and custom storage options
  • Beautiful, polished interface designed for user experience
  • Record and edit free, pay only when you export
  • Native Mac app built by a single developer with frequent small updates
  • On-device captions with no API charges or internet required
  • Export videos in any aspect ratio for every social platform
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)71 no change since last check20 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)143
Citation Flow (Majestic)4123
Referring domains (Majestic)114822

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