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Cap vs Screentell
Open-source Loom alternative, focuses on video messaging rather than cinematic editing
CapOpen-source screen recorder and Loom alternative
ScreentellScreentell is a screen recorder and video editor for creating studio-quality product demos and tutorials in minutes.Which to pick
Pick Cap if you want…
- Open-source Loom alternative
- Loom-style video messaging
- Open-source code (CapSoftware/Cap on GitHub)
- Integrations with Google Drive, Chrome extension or CLI (on Cap's list, not Screentell's)
Pick Screentell if you want…
- Browser-based screen recording with cinematic effects
- Integrations with Chrome, Edge or Brave (on Screentell'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.
- Screentell:Screentell is an online screen recorder and video editor that creates studio-quality demos with 3D effects, focus zoom, stickers and local processing.
- Best for
- Cap:Open-source Loom alternative
- Screentell:Browser-based screen recording with cinematic effects
- Who it’s for
- Cap:Developers, teams and creators needing fast screen capture, editing and shareable links.
- Screentell:Creators, marketers and teams who need fast, privacy-first screen demos.
- Pricing
- Cap:Freemium
- Screentell:Freemium
- Plans
- Cap:Free $0 · Desktop License $29 per license, per year per year
- Screentell:Free $0 · Pro $49.99/Year per year · Lifetime $99
- Open source
- Cap:Yes, 23,115 GitHub stars
- Screentell:—
- Works with
- Cap:Google Drive, Chrome extension, CLI
- Screentell:Chrome, Edge, Brave
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.
Screentell features
- Focus Zoom & 3D Motion. Add smooth 2D zooms or 3D camera transforms to guide viewers' attention.
- Customizable Stickers & Annotations. Overlay hand-drawn style shapes, arrows, text and uploaded images.
- Dynamic Face-Cam Layer. Add, move, resize or hide a webcam feed as a flexible overlay.
- Advanced Clip Editing. Split clips, trim precisely and set individual playback speeds.
- Backgrounds & Layouts. Apply wallpapers, padding and inset layouts for a polished look.
- Export Options. Export to MP4, WebM or GIF with control over resolution, quality and codecs.
- Privacy-First Local Processing. All recording and editing happens in the browser; no data is uploaded.
- Import Existing Videos. Edit videos recorded elsewhere within the same web editor.
Cap vs Screentell FAQ
Is Cap or Screentell free?+
Cap has a free plan and paid plans. Screentell has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Cap or Screentell open source?+
Cap is open source (CapSoftware/Cap on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Screentell.
Do Cap and Screentell integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Cap lists Google Drive, Chrome extension and CLI; Screentell lists Chrome, Edge and Brave.
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