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Kap vs QuickRecorder: catalog facts
Kap	QuickRecorder
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS
Open source with no license fee Exports directly to multiple formats including GIF	Records screens, windows, and apps Captures app audio without extra drivers on macOS 13 and later
Mac only Fewer advanced editing features than paid recorders	Requires macOS 12.3 or later The app is not notarized by Apple
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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