Cap vs OpenShot
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| Field | C CapOpen-source Loom alternative for shareable screen recordings. | O OpenShotBeginner-friendly open-source video editor with animated titles. |
|---|---|---|
| Fit. | ||
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Docker | No | No |
| Commercial· | uncertain | yes |
| Catalog. | ||
| Category | Video editors | Video editors |
| License· | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Language· | Rust | Python |
| Jobs· | video editor, cut video, screen recording | video editor, CapCut alternative, simple timeline |
| Activity. | ||
| Stars· | 22k | 6.4k |
| Last commit· | Sep 11, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Last release· | — | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Links | ProjectGitHubGuide | ProjectGitHubGuide |