Cap vs OpenScreen (Archived)
Comparing two open source alternatives to Loom . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
OpenScreen (Archived)
MITThe original OpenScreen screen recorder and demo creator, archived after v1.5.0.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cap | OpenScreen (Archived) | |
|---|---|---|
| License | — | MIT |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 20,485 | 39,869 |
| Forks | 1,736 | 3,026 |
| Open Issues | 294 | 49 |
| Last Commit | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| First Released | Nov 17, 2023 | Oct 10, 2025 |
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