Side by side
Cap vs Loom
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 AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Loom pairs screen recording with collaboration features, editing tools, and transcripts. Starter has a five-minute recording cap, while longer recording time and unlimited videos are listed with Business.
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| Cap | Loom | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Desktop License annual: $29 per license a year | Business: $18 a month |
| Plans published | 12 | 4 |
| Maker | Cap | Loom |
| Website | cap.so | loom.com |
| On screen recording software | #1 of 131 | #3 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.
Loom: what it does well
- Captures webcam, system audio, and microphone.
- Supports recordings up to 4K.
- Captions and transcripts cover over 50 languages.
- Videos can be shared or embedded across workplace tools.
- Free Starter plan includes up to 25 videos per person.
What to know first
- Starter recordings are limited to five minutes.
- Business costs $18 a month per user.
- Business + AI costs $24 a month per user.
- Deactivated members forfeit fees and access for the billing cycle.