Kap
Capture, edit, and share your screen with ease. Create stunning GIFs and videos for tutorials, demos, and bug reports.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopcross-platformone-click install
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/wulkano/kap or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.
Replaces 8 paid apps
up to $160/mo ($1,920/yr) in subscriptions
Kap FAQ
Common questions
Is Kap free and open source?+
Kap is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Capture, edit, and share your screen with ease. Create stunning GIFs and videos for tutorials, demos, and bug reports.
What paid software does Kap replace?+
Kap serves as a free replacement for 8 paid SaaS applications: Bandicam, Camtasia, CleanShot, Kite, Loom, Screen Studio, ScreenFlow, Shotbase, saving up to $160/month ($1,920/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Kap?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/wulkano/kap or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
What is the catch or trade-off with Kap?+
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.