Two open source answers
Cap and Kamo both publish their code and both zoom on your clicks. Cap leans toward Loom: record, get a link, share it. Kamo leans toward the edited demo: framing, zooms and three formats from one take, all on your disk.
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Kamo vs Cap
Cap is an open source Loom alternative with a polished Studio Mode and instant share links. Kamo is a local, MIT-licensed recorder that edits itself, with no license needed at work.
The short version
Choose Kamo if…
- You'll use it at work, without buying a license.
- You need 16:9, 1:1 and 9:16 from one take, exported together.
- You prefer MIT over AGPL, and want an MCP server your agent can query.
Choose Cap if…
- You're on Mac or Linux, or your team is mixed, and need it today.
- You want instant share links, analytics and team workspaces.
- You want keystroke overlays or a scriptable CLI and API.
Side by side
- Price
KamoFree, every feature
CapFree for personal use; $29/yr or $58 for work; Pro from $8.16/user/mo
- Free for work
KamoYes, MIT
CapNeeds a paid license
- Platforms
KamoWindows today; Mac soon
CapMac, Windows and Linux
- Automatic zoom on clicks
KamoYes, editable on a timeline
CapYes, automatic or manual
- Smooth cursor
KamoYes
CapYes, with smoothing presets
- 16:9, 1:1 and 9:16 from one take
KamoYes, exported together
CapPresets, one per export
- Captions
KamoBuilt in, needs the transcription pack (coming soon)
CapLocal Whisper; cloud on Pro
- Share links
KamoWith Kamo Cloud (coming soon)
CapYes, or self-host
- AI agents
KamoLocal MCP server
CapCLI and API; AI summaries on Pro
- Open source
KamoYes, MIT
CapYes, AGPLv3
Facts checked on November 7, 2026. Prices and features change; see the sources below.
The longer version
The license matters at work
Cap's free desktop app is for personal use; commercial use needs a desktop license or Cap Pro. Kamo is MIT: use it at work, for clients, anywhere, for free.
Links today, or local and agent-ready
If you need share links now, Cap has them, and you can even self-host. Kamo's links come with the optional Kamo Cloud later; meanwhile its local MCP server lets Claude Code read your recordings.
Questions
Is Cap free?
For personal use, yes. For commercial use, Cap asks for a desktop license ($29/yr or $58 once) or a Pro subscription. Check Cap's pricing page for current terms.
Which one runs on Mac and Linux?
Cap does today. Kamo is on Windows now; the Mac app is in progress and the Chrome extension will cover Linux browsers.
Can I use Kamo commercially?
Yes. Kamo is MIT-licensed and free for any use, with no paid tier for recording, editing or exporting.
Sources
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