Side by side
Cap vs ClipCast
Both stand on screen recording software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+4
Cap combines screen recording, editing, and browser-based sharing, with local recording and storage choices. Check plan limits carefully if you need commercial use or longer shareable links.
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Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2
ClipCast pairs recording and browser editing with tools for review and collaboration. The free plan has short recording, storage, and retention limits; Pro or Team may be needed for longer-term work.
Visit ClipCastThe facts
| Cap | ClipCast | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Desktop License annual: $29 per license a year | Pro: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 12 | 3 |
| Maker | Cap | Not published |
| Website | cap.so | clipcast.tech |
| On screen recording software | #1 of 131 | #15 of 131 |
Cap: what it does well
- Studio records locally in 4K at 60fps.
- Separate screen, camera, and microphone tracks.
- Viewers can watch share pages without an account.
- Self-hosting and S3-compatible storage are options.
What to know first
- Free plan is for personal use only.
- Free shareable links are limited to five minutes.
- Commercial usage requires a paid plan.
ClipCast: what it does well
- Records screens with optional camera and microphone
- Editor exports MP4 or GIF
- Timestamped comments, reactions, and recorded replies
- All plans include webhook delivery
- Team guests can review a folder without a paid seat
What to know first
- Free recordings are limited to five minutes
- Free storage is limited to 200 MB
- Free videos are deleted after 30 days
- Team requires a two-seat minimum