Skip to main content
NexoraLaunch home

Build log live

Cap vs OpenCaptions

A side-by-side comparison built from both listings. Blank cells mean the company has not given that detail; we never guess.

Cap compared with OpenCaptions
DetailCap logo CapOpenCaptions logo OpenCaptions
What it doesFree, open source screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Linux Free, open-source video captions you control
StageNot given Startup
Founded2023 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
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 Free app (1080p at 30 fps), Pro one-time purchase 14.99 €, self-hosting free
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
  • Transcription with Whisper, Parakeet, or Apple Speech
  • Word-by-word animated captions
  • Caption styling and correction
  • Export as MP4, WebM, ProRes, SRT, VTT or JSON
  • iPhone app with on-device transcription
  • Self-hosted Docker deployment
  • HTTP API for scripts and pipelines
  • Integration with Claude, Cursor and MCP clients
  • Support for 13 interface languages
  • GPU acceleration optional for faster transcription
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
  • Open source with Rust engine shared across browser, app and server
  • No uploads: iPhone app transcribes on device, self-hosted keeps videos local
  • Free with one-time Pro purchase, no subscription required
  • Run on your own server with Docker, no dependency on external services
  • Agent integration for video captioning from Claude and other AI tools
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)71 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)140
Citation Flow (Majestic)410
Referring domains (Majestic)11480

6 details filled in for both companies.

More alternatives to Cap More alternatives to OpenCaptions

Ask a question