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Cap vs Loom
Loom is a hosted SaaS with limited editing; Cap offers local 4K recording, open source code and self-hosting.
Which to pick
Pick Cap if you want…
- Open-source Loom alternative
- Open-source code (CapSoftware/Cap on GitHub)
- Integrations with Google Drive, Chrome extension or CLI (on Cap's list, not Loom's)
Pick Loom if you want…
- Asynchronous video messaging
- Hosted screen recording with quick sharing
- Integrations with Slack, Jira or Confluence (on Loom's list, not Cap's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Cap:Cap is an open-source screen recorder for macOS, Windows and Linux that lets you capture, edit and instantly share videos or screenshots via a link.
- Loom:Loom is a video messaging platform for screen and camera recording, editing, and sharing.
- Best for
- Cap:Open-source Loom alternative
- Loom:Asynchronous video messaging
- Who it’s for
- Cap:Developers, teams and creators needing fast screen capture, editing and shareable links.
- Loom:Teams and individuals needing quick video communication and collaboration.
- Pricing
- Cap:Freemium
- Loom:Freemium
- Plans
- Cap:Free $0 · Desktop License $29 per license, per year per year
- Loom:Starter $0 · Business $18 per user / month · Business + AI $24 per user / month
- Open source
- Cap:Yes, 23,115 GitHub stars
- Loom:—
- Works with
- Cap:Google Drive, Chrome extension, CLI
- Loom:Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Gmail, Notion, Intercom, Zendesk
Cap features
- Instant Mode. Record and upload in real time; a share link is copied to the clipboard as soon as you stop.
- Studio Mode. Local 4K/60fps recording with separate tracks and a built-in editor for backgrounds, zoom, captions and more.
- Screenshot Mode. Hotkey capture of windows or areas, then beautify with padding, shadows and copy to clipboard.
- Cap AI. Auto-generated titles, summaries, chapters and searchable transcripts for every recording.
- Custom Storage. Connect to your own Google Drive, S3 bucket or self-host the platform for full data ownership.
- Team Workspaces. Organize recordings, manage permissions, add comments and reactions with timestamp links.
Loom features
- Screen & camera recording. Record screen, webcam, and system audio with optional virtual backgrounds.
- Video editing. Trim, stitch, add GIF thumbnails, and customize video thumbnails.
- Transcriptions & captions. Automatic transcriptions in 50+ languages with closed captions.
- Sharing & embedding. Easy sharing via links, embed in Notion, FigJam, and other tools.
- Analytics & insights. Viewer insights and engagement metrics for each video.
- Integrations. Connect with Slack, Jira, GitHub, Gmail, Notion, and more.
Cap vs Loom FAQ
Is Cap or Loom free?+
Cap has a free plan and paid plans. Loom has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $18/month per user (Business).
Is Cap or Loom open source?+
Cap is open source (CapSoftware/Cap on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Loom.
Do Cap and Loom integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Cap lists Google Drive, Chrome extension and CLI; Loom lists Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub and 6 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.