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BetterCapture vs macshot: catalog facts
BetterCapture	macshot
Free Free and open source with no subscription.	Free Free with no subscription, distributed from its GitHub repository.
macOS	macOS
ProRes 4444 with alpha, HEVC and H.264 output Records system audio and microphone together	Native app rather than Electron Automatic redaction of personal information
Requires macOS 15.2 Sequoia or later Recording only, no built-in editor	macOS only Fast-moving project, so features change between releases
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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