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Capty vs Compress

Provides video compression only, without capture or editing capabilities.
CaptyScreen capture app for MacCompressCompress Videos for Free. Forever. Say goodbye to bulky files! Crush video sizes by 90% with no quality loss, even offline. And the best part? It's free!

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What it is
Capty:Capty is a macOS app for screenshots, screen recordings and built-in editing.
Compress:Compress is a free, open-source tool that reduces video file size up to 90% offline with no quality loss.
Best for
Capty:All-in-one screen capture & editing for macOS
Compress:Offline lossless video compression
Who it’s for
Capty:Mac developers, designers, and anyone needing polished screen captures.
Compress:Developers and creators who need private, offline video compression.
Pricing
Capty:Paid
Compress:Free
Plans
Capty:—
Compress:Free Forever $0 per month
Open source
Capty:—
Compress:Yes, 381 GitHub stars
Works with
Capty:macOS, S3-compatible storage (AWS, Cloudflare R
Compress:MP4, WebM
DevHunt upvotes
Capty:0
Compress:55
Launched on DevHunt
Capty:Jan 2026
Compress:Mar 2024

Capty features

  • Screenshot modes. Area, window, full screen and scroll capture with annotation tools.
  • Screen recording. Record Mac or connected iPhone/iPad with system audio, mic and camera overlay.
  • Built-in editor. Add annotations, shapes, OCR text, QR scan, wallpapers and export in multiple formats.
  • Power tools. OCR, QR scanner, capture history, cloud uploads to S3-compatible storage.
  • Keyboard-first workflow. Custom global shortcuts and single-key editor shortcuts for fast operation.
  • Export options. Export PNG, JPEG, MP4/H.264/HEVC, GIF, MOV with up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS.
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Compress features

  • Offline Compression. Compress videos locally without an internet connection, keeping data private.
  • Lossless Compression. Shrink video size by up to 90% while preserving original image and audio quality.
  • Trim Video. Select start and end points to remove unwanted segments automatically.
  • Versatile Format Support. Handles popular formats such as MP4 and WebM.
  • Unlimited Usage. No limits on file size, conversion minutes, or concurrent files.
  • Open-Source & Free. Source code is publicly available, modifiable, and free forever.
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