Cap vs OpenLoom
Cap
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| Figure | Cap | OpenLoom |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.42/mo | $25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 14 | 2 |
| Spec score · Video Messaging Software | 9.3 (#2) | 8.1 (#18) |
| Product | Cap is an open source screen recording and sharing platform with Instant, Studio, and Screenshot modes. | OpenLoom is an open-source screen recorder and video messaging alternative to Loom. |
| 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 technology page says backend credentials are stored in Chrome's local extension storage and never leave the browser. |
| Sharing | Cap share pages support comments, reactions, transcripts, and chapters, and viewers can watch in a browser without an account. | It creates a shareable link after recording and offers optional password protection. |
| 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 invites users to report bugs, request features, and contribute through GitHub issues and pull requests. |
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.