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Kap vs OBS Studio: catalog facts
Kap	OBS Studio
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, funded by sponsors and contributors; no paid tier or watermark.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Open source with no license fee Exports directly to multiple formats including GIF	Unlimited scenes built from window, display, camera, browser, image and text sources, with custom transitions Audio mixer with per-source noise gate, noise suppression and gain, plus VST plugin support
Mac only Fewer advanced editing features than paid recorders	There is a real learning curve before the first good recording Screen capture on Linux depends on the desktop: Wayland needs the PipeWire capture source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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