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Cap vs XLaunch
Short answer: Pick Cap if you want open-source Loom alternative; pick XLaunch if you want AI-generated launch videos from a website. Cap has a free plan; XLaunch has a free plan, paid from $29/month.
CapOpen-source screen recorder and Loom alternative
XLaunchTurn your website into a narrated launch videoWhich to pick
Pick Cap if you want…
- Open-source Loom alternative
- Open-source screen recorder
- Open-source code (CapSoftware/Cap on GitHub)
Pick XLaunch if you want…
- AI-generated launch videos from a website
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.
- XLaunch:XLaunch creates AI-generated launch videos from a product website with custom narration and exportable MP4s.
- Best for
- Cap:Open-source Loom alternative
- XLaunch:AI-generated launch videos from a website
- Who it’s for
- Cap:Developers, teams and creators needing fast screen capture, editing and shareable links.
- XLaunch:Product marketers and developers who need quick launch videos without filming.
- Pricing
- Cap:Freemium
- XLaunch:Freemium
- Starting price
- Cap:—
- XLaunch:$29/month (Launch)
- Free plan or trial
- Cap:Free plan (Free)
- XLaunch:Free trial
- Plans
- Cap:Free $0 · Desktop License $29 per license, per year per year
- XLaunch:One video $15 · Launch $29/mo per month · Studio $79/mo per month · Scale $199/mo per month · Founder's Pack $299
- Open source
- Cap:Yes, 23,115 GitHub stars
- XLaunch:—
- Works with
- Cap:Google Drive, Chrome extension, CLI
- XLaunch:—
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.
XLaunch features
- Website to video. Paste a URL and XLaunch reads the site, writes a story and builds each scene in code.
- Chat-based editing. Change any part of the video with plain-language chat commands and preview live.
- 2D & 3D styles. Choose crisp motion-graphics (2D) or beta 3D short films, both priced by AI model.
- Voice-over & captions. Automatic AI narration with natural voice, captions and timing synced to scenes.
- Export MP4. Download the finished video in 16:9 or 9:16 format.
- MCP server for agents. Connect Claude or other AI agents via MCP to create and revise videos programmatically.
Cap vs XLaunch FAQ
What is the difference between Cap and XLaunch?+
Cap is an open-source screen recorder; XLaunch creates brand-styled launch films without recording.
Should I use Cap or XLaunch?+
Pick Cap if you want open-source Loom alternative, open-source screen recorder or open-source code (CapSoftware/Cap on GitHub). Pick XLaunch if you want AI-generated launch videos from a website.
Is Cap or XLaunch free?+
Cap has a free plan and paid plans. XLaunch has a free plan; paid plans start at $29/month (Launch).
Is Cap or XLaunch open source?+
Cap is open source (CapSoftware/Cap on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for XLaunch.
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