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Cap compared with SquishyFile
DetailCap logo CapSquishyFile logo SquishyFile
What it doesFree, open source screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Linux Free browser-based video compressor that runs on your device
StageNot given Not given
Founded2023 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
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
  • Compress videos in browser with no upload
  • Support for MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM formats
  • Three compression levels: Light, Balanced, Max squish
  • Target exact file size compression
  • Works on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows and Mac
  • Video upscaler and filters
  • Video to text and transcription
  • No file size limit
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
  • Runs entirely in browser with no server upload or processing fees
  • Hit exact file size targets instead of guessing compression levels
  • Works on any device without installation
  • Converts multiple formats and always outputs MP4
  • Free alternative to Handbrake with no learning curve
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)71 no change since last check29 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)146
Citation Flow (Majestic)4127
Referring domains (Majestic)114847

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