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Recordly vs Cap: catalog facts
Recordly	Cap
Free Source is published on GitHub; the licence in LICENSE.md is not a standard identified…	Freemium The application is open source and free to use locally or self-hosted. Cap Cloud hosting…
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Automatic zoom and cursor effects without manual editing Runs on macOS, Windows and Linux	Instant Mode produces a shareable link the moment you stop recording Studio Mode edits locally with backgrounds, zooms, trimming and captions
Licence terms are not a standard open-source licence Electron app, heavier than native recorders	Cloud hosting, team workspaces and analytics are paid Desktop apps are macOS and Windows; Linux support is not on par
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: AGPL-3.0
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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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