Cap vs Capptivo
Cap
cap.so
Capptivo
capptivo.comSide by side
| Figure | Cap | Capptivo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.42/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 14 | 1 |
| Spec score · Screen Recording Software | 9.4 (#5) | 8.3 (#46) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The public repository uses AGPLv3 for most code, while cap-camera and scap crate families use MIT licensing. | Capptivo is released under the MIT License. |
| Platforms | Cap offers desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus a Chrome extension. | web,windows,macos,linux |
| Product | Cap is an open source screen recording and sharing platform with Instant, Studio, and Screenshot modes. | Capptivo is an open-source screen recorder and editor for creating polished demos. |
| Security | Cap states that Cap Cloud has SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 controls and that it is HIPAA compliant, with signed BAAs available for organizations handling PHI. | The maker says it takes reasonable steps to protect online surfaces and notes that no transmission or storage method is completely secure. |
| Support | Cap lists community support with Desktop License and priority support with Cap Pro, and says users can email [email protected] for help. | The site lists [email protected] and a public GitHub repository for questions and issues. |
| System requirements | Official desktop builds target macOS 13.1 or newer, Windows 10 or newer, and Debian or Ubuntu Linux packages. | The download page lists macOS 13 or later, Windows 10 version 1903 or later, and Linux with PipeWire 1.0 or later. |
Plans
Cap
- FreeFree
- Desktop License$29 a year
- Desktop License Lifetime$58, paid once
- Cap Pro$12 a month
- Cap Pro Annual$8.16 a month
- EnterprisePrice not published
- Cap Pro annual$8.16 a month
- Cap Pro (annual billing)$8.16 a month
- Cap Pro monthly$12 a month
- Desktop License annual$29 a year
In their own words
Cap
Cap is an open-source screen recording and sharing platform with Instant, Studio, and Screenshot modes. Instant Mode uploads as recording happens and copies a share link when recording stops. Studio Mode records locally in 4K at 60fps with separate screen, camera, and microphone tracks, then supports editing and export. Editing tools include privacy masks, automatic zoom, captions, animated text, scenes, color grades, and audio tracks. Share pages can include comments, reactions, transcripts, and chapters; viewers can watch in a browser without an account. Users can choose Cap Cloud, connect S3-compatible storage or Google Drive, or self-host. Cap includes a Loom video importer and says its code is fully open source under AGPL. Cap Cloud is described as having SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 controls and HIPAA compliance, with signed BAAs available for organizations handling PHI. The Free plan is for personal use; commercial use requires a paid plan. Cap Pro Annual costs $8.16 a month, billed annually.