A Cap alternative that zooms while you record.
Cap is an open source recorder that started as a Loom alternative, with a Studio Mode for polished videos. Zoomingscreen is made only for polished demos: every click gets a zoom while you record, ready when you stop.
What is Cap?
Cap is an open source screen recorder for macOS, Windows and Linux, with a Chrome extension. It can make instant share links like Loom, or record locally in Studio Mode with an editor that generates zooms from your clicks. It is free for personal use; commercial use needs a paid plan.
Zoomingscreen and Cap, side by side.
| Zoomingscreen | Cap | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Chrome extension, plus a desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux | macOS, Windows and Linux apps, Chrome extension |
| Auto zoom on clicks | Yes, on every click, while you record | Yes, generated from recorded clicks in the editor |
| Free option | Free to record and edit in 16:9. Exports start with a 2 day trial up to 1080p with a mark, then need Pro | Yes, for personal use; commercial use needs a paid plan |
| Paid plan | $14.99 a month | Cap Pro $12 per user a month, or $8.16 billed yearly |
| Lifetime option | $49.99 once | Desktop License $58 once, or $29 a year |
| Where recordings are kept | On your computer only, never uploaded | On your computer, Cap Cloud, your own S3 or Google Drive |
| Export | MP4, WebM and GIF, up to 4K on Pro | Up to 4K at 60 fps; formats not listed on pricing |
Cap details from its own website, checked on . Prices and plans change, so check theirs before you decide. Sources: cap.so, cap.so/pricing. Cap is a trademark of its owner, and Zoomingscreen is not connected with it.
Why people pick Zoomingscreen.
- Zooms placed as you record
- Zoomingscreen notes every click and every word you type while you record, so the editor opens with the zooms already in place, aimed and timed.
- Built for demos only
- No workspaces or cloud to set up. Record, polish with wallpapers, music and the right shape, and export a file.
- Commercial use on every paid plan
- Standard monthly is $14.99 a month and Pro lifetime is $49.99 once, both fine for work videos.
When Cap may suit you better. If you want open source software you can self host, instant share links, AI titles and summaries, or team workspaces, Cap offers those.
Switching from Cap.
Add Zoomingscreen
Add the free Chrome extension to record a website, or get the desktop app for Windows, macOS or Linux to record any app.
Record as usual
Press record, use your product, and stop. Every click gets a zoom, placed for you.
Polish and export
Move or remove zooms, trim, add music and a background, then export an MP4, WebM or GIF. Your old Cap videos stay where they are.
Questions.
What is Cap?
Cap is an open source screen recorder for macOS, Windows and Linux, with a Chrome extension. It can make instant share links like Loom, or record locally in Studio Mode with an editor that generates zooms from your clicks. It is free for personal use; commercial use needs a paid plan.
Is there a free Cap alternative?
Zoomingscreen is free to record and edit. A free account gives you 2 days of exports up to 1080p with a small mark, then exporting needs Pro.
Cap or Screen Studio?
Cap runs on macOS, Windows and Linux and is open source. Screen Studio is macOS only. Zoomingscreen runs on all three plus Chrome, and places zooms while you record.