Cap vs ClipCast

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.

ClipCast records a browser tab, window, screen or selected area, with optional camera and microphone capture, then creates a share link. Its browser editor can trim and cut clips, add zoom, blur, text, captions, backgrounds or music, and export MP4 or GIF files. Pro adds searchable transcripts and summaries with clickable timestamps. Reviewers can leave timestamped comments and reactions, reply with screen or camera recordings, discuss in threads and mark items resolved. Team users can invite clients to review a folder as guests without taking a paid seat. Webhooks are available on all plans; Pro adds automatic saving to Dropbox, Google Drive and Box. It supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux and a browser extension. The free plan is free, billed forever, and includes five-minute recordings, 200 MB storage, 25 active clips, 720p and 30-day retention. Pro costs $5 a month, billed monthly. Team costs $12 a month, billed monthly, with a two-seat minimum.