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Cap compared with Shorz
DetailCap logo CapShorz logo Shorz
What it doesFree, open source screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Linux AI video editor that edits for you on Windows and Mac
StageNot given Not given
Founded2023 Not given
Based inNot given EE
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 Not given
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 Edit with plain-English instructions
  • Text-to-Video using Nano Banana 2 and Kling
  • Talking Avatar with lip-sync
  • AI Podcast with two animated avatars
  • Publish to 8 social platforms
  • Word-level subtitles with customizable styling
  • MCP support for Claude, Cursor, Codex and Gemini
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
  • Plain-English editing: describe changes and only those change, no timeline needed
  • Full commercial use included: all created content cleared for client work and monetized channels
  • No watermarks on any tier
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)71 no change since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)140
Citation Flow (Majestic)4111
Referring domains (Majestic)114870

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