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Cap vs Recordly: catalog facts
CapRecordly
Freemium

The application is open source and free to use locally or self-hosted. Cap Cloud hosting…

Free

Source is published on GitHub; the licence in LICENSE.md is not a standard identified…

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Instant Mode produces a shareable link the moment you stop recording
  • Studio Mode edits locally with backgrounds, zooms, trimming and captions
  • Automatic zoom and cursor effects without manual editing
  • Runs on macOS, Windows and Linux
  • Cloud hosting, team workspaces and analytics are paid
  • Desktop apps are macOS and Windows; Linux support is not on par
  • Licence terms are not a standard open-source licence
  • Electron app, heavier than native recorders
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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