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Cap vs ScreenPal
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
ScreenPal combines capture, editing, hosting, and interactive video tools, with a free plan for basic recording and sharing. Check its recording and hosting limits against your needs before choosing a plan.
Visit ScreenPalThe facts
| Cap | ScreenPal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Deluxe: $4 a month |
| Plans published | 12 | 4 |
| Maker | Cap | ScreenPal |
| Website | cap.so | screenpal.com |
| On screen recording software | #1 of 132 | #2 of 132 |
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.
ScreenPal: what it does well
- Records webcam, system audio, and microphone.
- Supports video quality up to 4K.
- Free plan includes editing, sharing, and hosting.
- Secure cloud hosting includes privacy controls.
- AI tools include captions, summaries, and translation.
What to know first
- Free recordings are limited to 15 minutes.
- Free plan lists 10 hosted videos.
- Team Business requires at least three creators.
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