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Kap

Open-source screen recorder for macOS

A lightweight, open-source screen recorder for Mac that exports to GIF, MP4, WebM and APNG with plugin support.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac

Categories: Video

Kap is an alternative to

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Kap compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Kap	Free	Yes	–	Mac
ShareX	Free	Yes	–	Windows
ScreenToGif	Free	Yes	–	Windows
Cap	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Self-hosted
Gifox	Paid	–	–	Mac
OBS Studio	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Screenity	Free plan	Yes	–	Browser extension

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Questions

Is Kap free?

Kap is free.

Is Kap open source?

Yes, Kap is open source.

What platforms does Kap run on?

Kap is available for Mac.

What are some alternatives to Kap?

Similar indie products include ShareX, ScreenToGif, Cap, Gifox and 4 more.

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