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Cap compared with ShortsRank
DetailCap logo CapShortsRank logo ShortsRank
What it doesFree, open source screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Linux Ranking video maker for vertical countdown shorts
StageNot given Not given
Founded2023 Not given
Based inNot given CN
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: up to 3 clips, 4 seconds per clip, 720×1280, watermarked. Lifetime: $24 one time, up to 10 clips, 8 seconds per clip, 1080×1920, no watermark.
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
  • Create Top 3, Top 5, and Top 10 countdowns
  • Burn rank numbers and titles directly on clips
  • Export to single 9:16 vertical file for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok
  • Two template styles: Slam and Board
  • Adjustable clip duration from 2 to 8 seconds
  • Predictable runtime based on clip count and duration
  • Browser-based editor with no uploads
  • Export MP4 via H.264 or WebM fallback
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
  • Single-purpose tool designed only for countdowns, faster than general editors for this specific task
  • Clips stay in your browser and never upload to servers
  • One file works on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok without re-editing
  • Runtime is predictable arithmetic, not a surprise at export
  • Free tier is fully functional for testing and exporting Top 3 countdowns
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)71 no change since last check2 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)142
Citation Flow (Majestic)4120
Referring domains (Majestic)11489

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