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Cap vs TubeHaus
Cap is a screen recorder similar to Loom, while TubeHaus streams YouTube privately.
CapOpen-source screen recorder and Loom alternative
TubeHausPrivate YouTube client for TV, phone, desktop and iPad. No Google account.Which to pick
Pick Cap if you want…
- Open-source Loom alternative
- Open-source screen recording
- Integrations with Google Drive, Chrome extension or CLI (on Cap's list, not TubeHaus')
Pick TubeHaus if you want…
- Private, self-hosted YouTube experience
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Invidious, Cloudflare WARP or ffmpeg (on TubeHaus' 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.
- TubeHaus:TubeHaus is an open-source YouTube client that runs without a Google account and offers private, self-hosted streaming.
- Best for
- Cap:Open-source Loom alternative
- TubeHaus:Private, self-hosted YouTube experience
- Who it’s for
- Cap:Developers, teams and creators needing fast screen capture, editing and shareable links.
- TubeHaus:Privacy-concerned users who want YouTube on TV, phone, desktop or iPad without Google tracking.
- Pricing
- Cap:Freemium
- TubeHaus:Open source
- Plans
- Cap:Free $0 · Desktop License $29 per license, per year per year
- TubeHaus:—
- Open source
- Cap:Yes, 23,115 GitHub stars
- TubeHaus:Yes, 180 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Cap:Google Drive, Chrome extension, CLI
- TubeHaus:Invidious, Cloudflare WARP, ffmpeg, SponsorBlock, Shaka Player
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.
TubeHaus features
- Self-hosted server. Run a Docker-compose server that proxies YouTube via Invidious and Cloudflare WARP.
- Native apps. Android, Android TV, Windows, macOS, Linux and iPad/iPhone apps with offline download and background play.
- SponsorBlock & TV mode. Skip sponsors and navigate with remote controls on TV browsers.
- Live captions. On-the-fly transcription of live streams using whisper.cpp.
- Shared library. One subscription/history library shared across all devices via the server.
- Calm mode & Shorts learning. Filters recommendations and learns Shorts preferences locally on the server.
- 13 language UI. Interface and subtitles available in 13 languages, selectable at any time.
- High-quality downloads. 1080p/4K video-audio download merged with ffmpeg for offline viewing.
Cap vs TubeHaus FAQ
Is Cap or TubeHaus free?+
Cap has a free plan and paid plans. TubeHaus is free and open source.
Is Cap or TubeHaus open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Cap (CapSoftware/Cap on GitHub) and TubeHaus (biolend83/tubehaus on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license).
Do Cap and TubeHaus integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Cap lists Google Drive, Chrome extension and CLI; TubeHaus lists Invidious, Cloudflare WARP, ffmpeg, SponsorBlock and 1 more.
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