Cap features
no app required
Cap requires a desktop app. Snipclip works entirely in your browser—simple $9/month pricing, no per-user fees.
Snipclip vs Cap
Feature-by-feature comparison of both platforms
| Feature | Snipclip Free $0/month | Snipclip Pro $9/month | Cap Pro $12/user |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works in browser | Desktop app only | ||
| Unlimited free recording | |||
| 4K recording | |||
| Screen + Camera | |||
| AI auto-captions | |||
| AI chapters | |||
| Video editor | |||
| Reframe for social | |||
| Link sharing | |||
| Per-user pricing | No | No | Yes ($12/user) |
| Free video tools | 8 tools | 8 tools |
Why choose Snipclip over Cap
No app to download
Cap requires a desktop app for macOS or Windows. Snipclip works in any modern browser—Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. Start recording instantly.
Simple, flat pricing
Snipclip Pro is $9/month flat. Cap charges $12/user/month for cloud features. No per-seat fees, no complexity.
Better free tier
Cap's desktop license limits shareable links to 5 minutes. Snipclip's free tier has unlimited recording with no watermarks and full downloads.
Reframe for any platform
Snipclip Pro lets you reframe videos for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts—landscape, portrait, or square. Cap doesn't offer this.
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When to choose Cap
We'll be honest—Cap is great for some use cases
- You prefer open source — Cap is fully open source, which some teams require
- You want a one-time payment — Cap offers a $58 lifetime desktop license
- You need self-hosting — Cap Enterprise offers managed self-hosting
But if you want simple browser-based recording with great AI features and flat pricing, Snipclip is the better choice.
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