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Cap vs OBS Studio
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Only Cap is available on Self-hosted.
- Only OBS Studio is available on Linux.
| Feature | Cap | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Open-source Loom alternative | Free, open-source recording and live streaming |
| License | Open source | Open source |
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| Windows | ||
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| Linux | ||
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| Self-hosted | ||
| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 8 | 8 |
| Page views | 34 | 34 |
About Cap
Beautiful, shareable screen recordings with instant links, comments and local editing. AGPL-licensed with full self-hosting.
About OBS Studio
Professional screen recording and streaming with scenes, sources and audio mixing. GPL-licensed and cross-platform.
Alternatives to both Cap and OBS Studio
CleanShot X
Mac screenshots, recordings and annotation
KapOpen source
Open-source screen recorder for macOS
Loom
Async video messaging for work
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