Video generation
Cap
Free, open source screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Linux
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- 71DR by Ahrefs no change since last check
- 2023founded
Ahrefs Domain Rating signal 13 Nov 2026, signal shifted 25 Oct 2026.
Cap is a free, open source screen recorder that lets you record, edit, and share videos instantly with shareable links across Mac, Windows, and Linux.
What it is
Cap is a free, open source screen recording and sharing platform available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It offers three recording modes: Instant Mode for quick shareable recordings that upload as you record, Studio Mode for high-quality local recordings with professional editing tools, and Screenshot Mode for capturing and beautifying windows with one click. The app includes AI-powered features like automatic captions, title generation, and transcription, plus advanced editing capabilities with custom backgrounds, cursor effects, zooms, and text animations. Cap prioritizes privacy and data ownership, allowing users to store recordings locally, on personal Google Drive or S3 buckets, or through Cap Cloud, with full self-hosting capabilities available.
Systems
- 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
Pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free 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
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Cap metrics
Signal readout for cap.so: Ahrefs Domain Rating and Majestic link signals, arrows for the change since the last scan.
- 71 Domain Rating no change since last check
- 14 Trust Flow no change since last check
- 41 Citation Flow no change since last check
- 1,148 Referring domains no change since last check
- 8,579 External backlinks no change since last check
Ahrefs Domain Rating signal 13 Nov 2026, signal shifted 25 Oct 2026. Strongest signal topic: Computers/Programming/Languages (13). Majestic signal 25 Oct 2026, signal shifted 25 Oct 2026. Link signals from Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.
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Public RDAP record, last read 10 Nov 2026, 19:53 UTC.
- Domain age 6 years
- Registered
- Expires
- Registrar NameCheap
- DNSSEC Not signed
Cap post-launch signal
The record for Cap after its launch on Nexora Launch (25 October 2026), from the readings we keep.
- 71 Domain Rating (Ahrefs) no change since launch
at launch: 71 (25 Oct 2026); latest: 12 Nov 2026 - 14 Trust Flow (Majestic)
first measured 25 Oct 2026 - 1,148 Referring domains (Majestic)
first measured 25 Oct 2026
Day 18 since launch. Next receipt: day 30, 24 Nov 2026. A change here is a reading, not a claim about its cause; lots of things move these figures. Anything we do not measure is not shown.
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Quick answers
- What makes Cap different from Loom?
- Cap is open source, privacy-focused, and lets you own your data. You can connect your own Google Drive or custom S3 storage buckets, self-host the entire platform, and get a lightweight, faster experience. Cap includes a built-in Loom video importer for seamless switching.
- Can I import my Loom videos to Cap?
- Yes, Cap Pro includes a built-in Loom video importer that lets you seamlessly transfer your existing Loom recordings into Cap by pasting your Loom video links.
- Can I self-host Cap?
- Yes, Cap can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, giving you full control over your data.
- Is Cap HIPAA compliant?
- Yes, Cap is fully HIPAA compliant and signs Business Associate Agreements with organizations handling protected health information. Every vendor in Cap's production infrastructure is covered by a BAA, and you can also bring your own storage or self-host Cap entirely.
- What platforms does Cap support?
- Cap is cross-platform and works on macOS (both Apple Silicon and Intel) with version 13.1 or newer, Windows 10 or newer, Linux, and includes a Chrome extension for browser recording.
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