CaptureAge vs SC2 Tools
CaptureAge
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SC2 Tools
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| Figure | CaptureAge | SC2 Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €5/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Replay Analyzers | 9.0 (#3) | 7.3 (#17) |
| Analytics | The privacy policy names Google Analytics and Mixpanel as service providers used to monitor and analyze service use. | Google Analytics loads only after cookie-banner opt-in, and the policy says IP anonymization is enabled and advertising signals are disabled. |
| Security | The privacy policy says payment details are forwarded to Braintree and PayPal, are not stored or collected by CaptureAge, and those processors adhere to PCI-DSS. | The site says data is sent over TLS and replay downloads require a signed-in account and a short-lived private link. |
| Support | CaptureAge lists support by email at [email protected] and links to Discord, Reddit, and X for news, feedback, and support. | The maker invites code contributions and bug reports through GitHub tickets, and offers voluntary tips through Streamlabs or PayPal. |
Plans
CaptureAge
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Pro€5 a month
- Pro€5 a month
- Pro Plus€10 a month
- Pro Plus€10 a month
- Pro Legend€25 a month
- Pro Legend€25 a month
In their own words
CaptureAge
CaptureAge’s CA:DE is a Windows spectating client for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. It renders supported modes with a custom overlay and additional statistics. Documented modes include 1v1, team games, free-for-all, AI games, and Battle Royale. The free version supports playback of CA:DE recordings regardless of patch, full zoom, essential statistics, an integrated creator scoreboard, and a replay browser. Pro adds recording generation, timeline controls, reverse playback, bookmarks, a unit-follow camera, and further statistics and unit breakdowns. Pro costs €5/mo; Pro Plus costs €10/mo and Pro Legend costs €25/mo, with the latter two including custom CA:DE skins users can style with their own CSS and assets. The game must be installed to use CA:DE. The FAQ describes preliminary support for non-Steam versions, including Microsoft Store, and asks users to test Xbox PC versions. Running CA:DE alongside the game demands more from the system than the game alone; the FAQ recommends CA:DE Recordings for best performance. The privacy policy says it may collect email, cookie, IP, browser and device identifiers, and application interactions.
SC2 Tools
SC2 Tools analyzes StarCraft II replays, supports build practice, and provides tools for stream production. Its automated analysis detects more than 100 openings and includes 3D replay viewing, opponent dossiers, MMR trends, and map, matchup, macro, and loss analysis. Practice options include a visual and voice Ghost Build coach, custom build rules, Build Roulette, community builds, and 18 replay-powered Arcade modes. Stream Studio offers 30 OBS widgets, seven virtual sets, automatic scene switching, layouts, B-roll, polls, alerts, and clip markers. It combines Twitch, Kick, YouTube, and TikTok chat and supports creator events including follows, subscriptions, gifts, rewards, cheers, and raids. The free plan costs nothing, with all features available and voluntary tips not unlocking anything. The desktop agent uploads replay data and original files to a private account library; Instant Analysis keeps reports in the browser unless games are saved. Windows requires Windows 10 or later and a live StarCraft II installation with a ranked game on disk; macOS and Linux installs are from source.