BetterCapture

Spec sheet

Product

BetterCapture is a native screen recorder for macOS.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

Supported platforms

macosRead 22 Sep 2026 · bettercapture.app

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · bettercapture.app

Privacy

The maker says the app collects no personal data, analytics, telemetry, or crash reports, and stores recordings locally on the Mac.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

Support

The privacy policy directs questions to an issue on the GitHub repository, and the maker invites bug reports there.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

License

BetterCapture is open source under the MIT License.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

Maker

The site credits Joshua Sattler and its footer states © 2026 Joshua Sattler.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

Audio

It can record system audio and microphone audio simultaneously.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

Automation

Custom URL schemes support automation with Raycast, Shortcuts, and Alfred, including starting or stopping capture and opening recordings.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Capture controls

It supports alpha channel transparency and content filtering to exclude specific windows.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

Codecs

It supports ProRes 4444, HEVC, and H.264 recording.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

Installation

The maker provides installation through Homebrew with `brew install bettercapture` and a direct GitHub release download.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Microphone recording

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · bettercapture.app

Network activity

The app uses Sparkle to check GitHub for updates, and update checks can be disabled in preferences.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

Permissions

Screen Recording permission is required; Microphone and Camera permissions are optional for their respective recording features.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

Price

The maker describes the app as completely free and says it has no subscriptions, trials, or premium tiers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

System audio

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · bettercapture.app

System requirement

BetterCapture requires macOS 15.2 Sequoia or later.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app

Webcam recording

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · bettercapture.app

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Screen Recording Software#79 of 1317.9