Cap
Open-source AI screen recorder with auto-edits and one-click highlights.
Visit Cap Free open source, Pro from $9/mo
What is Cap?
Cap is an open-source screen recorder that uses AI to automatically remove dead time, generate captions, and create shareable highlights. The open-source answer to Loom + Descript, with no upload limits and self-hosting available.
Key features
- Open source (MIT)
- Auto-edit removes pauses and filler words
- AI-generated captions and chapters
- Self-hosting option for privacy
- Mac + Windows + Linux
Pros
- Genuinely free open-source alternative to Loom
- Auto-edit quality is impressive
- Active development
Cons
- Some features still maturing vs Loom
- Self-hosting requires technical setup
- Smaller community than competitors
Best for
Engineers explaining bugsAsync teamsAnyone tired of Loom pricingPrivacy-conscious creators
