Cap
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Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/capsoftware/cap or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bandicam.
Replaces 10 paid apps
up to $200/mo ($2,400/yr) in subscriptions
Cap FAQ
Common questions
Is Cap free and open source?+
Cap is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Record your screen in Instant, Studio, or Screenshot mode, then share via a link with auto-generated transcripts, chapters, and summaries.
What paid software does Cap replace?+
Cap serves as a free replacement for 10 paid SaaS applications: Bandicam, Camtasia, CleanShot, FocuSee, Kite, Loom, Screen Studio, ScreenFlow, Shotbase, Tella, saving up to $200/month ($2,400/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Cap?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/capsoftware/cap or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Cap?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bandicam.