Cap vs Vmaker
Cap
cap.so
Vmaker
vmaker.comSide by side
| Figure | Cap | Vmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.42/mo | $18/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 14 | 5 |
| Spec score · Screen Recording Software | 9.4 (#5) | 9.4 (#6) |
| Spec score · Video Messaging Software | 9.3 (#2) | 8.7 (#9) |
| Documentation | The documentation includes installation, quickstart, sharing, self-hosting, commercial licensing and developer API sections. | The help center has sections for accounts, getting started, features, videos, plans, billing, security, troubleshooting, AI editing and AI avatars. |
| Founded | 2023 | Animaker's LinkedIn profile lists 2015 as its founding year. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Limit: reliability | Product Hunt's review summary reports crashes, failed launches, buggy camera rendering, unreliable multi-screen capture and slow Studio exports. | Capterra reviewers report recording errors, slow processing, random logouts, upload failures and uneven Windows or Mac behavior. |
| Platforms | Cap offers desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus a Chrome extension. | windows,macos,ios,chrome_extension |
| Rating on Capterra | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 67 reviews |
| Rating on Chrome Web Store | 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings | 2.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings |
| Rating on Product Hunt | 3.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| What it does | Cap records screens, cameras and microphones, edits recordings, and creates shareable browser links. | Vmaker AI is a browser-based AI video editor and recorder that turns raw footage into edited, shareable videos. |
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
Vmaker
- FreeFree
- Starter$18 a month
- Teams$25 a month
- EnterprisePrice not published
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Vmaker
Vmaker is a screen and webcam recording app for iOS, macOS, and Windows, with Chrome extension support also listed. It can capture webcam video, system audio, and microphone audio, and supports video quality up to 4K. The free plan is free and includes 5 GB of storage, screen recording up to 1 minute, and 20 minutes of subtitles per month. Starter costs $24 a month and includes 10 video downloads per month, screen recording up to 30 minutes, and 60 minutes of subtitles per month. Teams costs $39 a month and allows recordings up to 4 hours, with 30 video downloads and 120 minutes of subtitles per month. Starter and Teams both list a maximum upload length of 10 GB or 120 minutes. Enterprise pricing is custom; listed terms include unlimited screen recording, enhanced security and compliance, dedicated account support, and training and onboarding. The pricing note says paid plans start at $18/mo billed annually, while the listed Starter and Teams prices are monthly.