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Slyve Studio vs Cap.
Two different takes on screen recording: Cap is about sharing a link fast, Slyve Studio is about a finished video file.
Quick answer
Cap is an open-source screen recorder built around instant share links, with a free personal tier and apps for macOS, Windows and Linux. Slyve Studio is Mac-only and has no cloud: it is for polished, edited recordings that you export as files, for a one-time price.
Side by side
Slyve Studio and Cap.
| Feature | Slyve Studio | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49 once ($14 during the beta), 12 months of updates | Free for personal use; Desktop licence $29 a year or $58 once (commercial use); Cap Pro $12 per user a month |
| Platform | macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon | macOS, Windows (beta) and Linux |
| Source code | Closed | Open source, can be self-hosted |
| Share links | No, files stay on your Mac | Yes: 20 a month up to 5 minutes on the Desktop licence, unlimited on Cap Pro |
| Editor | Zooms, cursor, backgrounds, camera, captions, trim and speed | Studio Mode with a full editor |
| Transcripts | On the Mac, editable, burned in or SRT | On Cap Pro (AI titles, summaries, chapters, transcriptions) |
| Export | MP4 up to 4K 60 fps, GIF | 4K 60 fps, "any format" |
| Team features | No | Team workspaces, viewer analytics, custom domain on Cap Pro |
Cap facts are what its own website says, checked on 27 September 2026: cap.so/pricing, cap.so/download. Prices and features change; if something here is out of date, tell us at support@slyve.studio and we will fix it. Cap is a trademark of its owner; this page is not affiliated with or endorsed by it.
When Cap is the better choice
- You need Windows or Linux.
- You want a free tier for personal use, or open source you can self-host.
- Your team shares recordings as links and wants viewer analytics.
When Slyve Studio is
- You want a polished, edited recording as a file rather than a quick share link.
- You want one price, once, with no account or cloud.