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OBS Studio vs Kap: catalog facts
OBS Studio	Kap
Free Free and open source, funded by sponsors and contributors; no paid tier or watermark.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
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	Open source with no license fee Exports directly to multiple formats including GIF
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	Mac only Fewer advanced editing features than paid recorders
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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