Cap is an open source alternative to Loom. Open source screen recorder with instant share links, Studio Mode editor, and full self-hosting. Desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux. AGPL-3.0 AND MIT licensed, 20.7k GitHub stars, hosted version available, self-host with Docker, no terminal required to start, and last released 2026-08-11.
Open source screen recorder with instant share links, Studio Mode editor, and full self-hosting. Desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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Should you switch?
Teams and individuals who want a Loom replacement with instant shareable links, a Studio Mode editor, and the option to self-host the full platform via Docker Compose or connect their own S3-compatible storage. Available on macOS, Windows, Linux, and Chrome.
You need unlimited cloud sharing without running your own infrastructure: the free tier caps shareable links at 5 minutes; unlimited cloud requires Cap Pro at $8.16/user/month billed annually. Desktop commercial use requires the $29/year Desktop License.
The main app is AGPL-3.0, which requires you to publish your modifications if you distribute the software or run it as a network service. The free tier shareable link duration is 5 minutes. Self-hosting requires Docker Compose and configuration of a public-facing URL and object storage before production use.
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Community proof
"I love it. I forget why I quit using Loom but you're my new default now."
"I really like Cap, switched from Loom and never looked back"
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Can you do it today?
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Desktop installer for macOS/Windows: https://cap.so/
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