vsCap vs CleanShot X
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Cap is open source; CleanShot X is paid.
- Only Cap is available on Windows, Self-hosted.
| Feature | Cap | CleanShot X |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Open-source Loom alternative | Mac screenshots, recordings and annotation |
| License | Open source | Paid |
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| Self-hosted | ||
| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 8 | 8 |
| Page views | 34 | 113 |
About Cap
Beautiful, shareable screen recordings with instant links, comments and local editing. AGPL-licensed with full self-hosting.
About CleanShot X
CleanShot X replaces the built-in Mac screenshot tools with scrolling capture, annotation, redaction, background padding and a shareable cloud link. Remote teams use it for bug reports and product demos. It is a paid Mac app with an optional cloud plan.
Alternatives to both Cap and CleanShot X
KapOpen source
Open-source screen recorder for macOS
Loom
Async video messaging for work
OBS StudioOpen source
Free, open-source recording and live streaming
Screen Studio
Polished screen recordings for macOS
ShareXOpen source
Open-source screenshot and screen recording tool for Windows
Smooth Recorder
Record Beautiful Demos Without Editing
Tella
Record and share polished screen videos