Cap vs OBS Studio
Comparing two open source alternatives to Loom. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Cap
Cap is an open-source Loom alternative for beautiful, shareable screen recordings. Record in 4K, get instant share links, and keep full content ownership on your own infrastructure.
OBS Studio
GPL-2.0OBS Studio is free and open source software for live streaming and screen recording. Capture, mix, and broadcast video with pro-grade tools used by streamers and creators worldwide.
Side-by-side comparison
| Cap | OBS Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| License | — | GPL-2.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 22,737 | 76,578 |
| Forks | 1,962 | 10,293 |
| Open Issues | 386 | 1,131 |
| Last Commit | Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| First Released | Nov 17, 2023 | Oct 1, 2013 |
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GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
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