Cap
Open source Loom alternative for beautiful, shareable screen recordings.
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Cap is a modern, open source alternative to Loom built for teams that want async video communication without the subscription cost. Record your screen with a click, get a shareable link instantly, and send it anywhere.
Built with Tauri and Rust for native performance, Cap is lightweight (~10MB) and snappy compared to Electron-based alternatives. It supports webcam overlay, custom backgrounds, and a clean viewer experience for recipients — no account required to watch.
Cap offers a free self-hosted option as well as a cloud-hosted tier, making it suitable for both privacy-conscious teams and those who want zero infrastructure to manage.
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