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Head-to-head · AI Screen Recorders

Loom vs Cap

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Loom #1 in AI Screen Recorders 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Loom
Cap #4 in AI Screen Recorders 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Cap

Loom leads on 0 checks, Cap on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLoom · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Loom
  • Most featuresCap · 3 of 4

Loom scores higher on our rubric for ai screen recorders: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Loom is the better fit for mature teams needing integrations. Cap is the better fit for teams wanting a broad AI recorder.

  • Loom fits best

    Mature teams needing integrations

  • Cap fits best

    Teams wanting a broad AI recorder

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Side by side

Feature Loom 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Cap 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #1 in AI Screen Recorders #4 in AI Screen Recorders
Best for Mature teams needing integrations Teams wanting a broad AI recorder
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $18/user/mo $29/user/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Support Docs Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 14 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Loom 0/4 · Cap 3/4
AI transcription Not checked yet ✓ (best)
AI summaries Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Documentation output Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Speaker identification Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Recording limit Not checked yet 5 minutes
Platform support Not checked yet Browser+desktop
Export formats Not checked yet MP4, WebM, MOV, GIF, SRT, WebVTT
Our review
Pros
  • Records screen, webcam, system audio, and microphone across six platforms
  • Broad integration catalog including Slack, Jira, Salesforce, and Zoom
  • AI adds titles, summaries, chapters, and filler-word removal
  • 4K/60fps capture with screen, camera, audio, and window recording
  • AI titles, summaries, chapters, captions, and transcriptions
  • macOS, Windows, Linux, web, Chrome extension, API, and self-hosting
Cons
  • Business starts at $18 per user per month when billed monthly
  • Starter limits users to 25 videos and 5-minute recordings
  • Advanced controls such as SSO and SCIM require Enterprise
  • Free shareable links are limited to 5 minutes
  • Some commercial and cloud features require paid plans
  • Enterprise capabilities are offered through add-ons and arrangements
Our verdict

Loom is a video messaging and screen recording tool for individuals and teams that need to explain work through shareable video. It can capture a screen, window, tab, custom area, webcam, or simultaneous screen-and-webcam recording, with…

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Cap is an open-source screen recorder for creators, educators, marketers, developers, and teams. Its desktop apps capture screens, windows, areas, cameras, microphones, and system audio. Instant Mode supports quick recordings with…

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  1. LoomAI Screen Recorders 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. CapAI Screen Recorders 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Loom — where it wins

    • Records screen, webcam, system audio, and microphone across six platforms
    • Broad integration catalog including Slack, Jira, Salesforce, and Zoom
    • AI adds titles, summaries, chapters, and filler-word removal

    Where it doesn't

    • Business starts at $18 per user per month when billed monthly
    • Starter limits users to 25 videos and 5-minute recordings
    • Advanced controls such as SSO and SCIM require Enterprise

  • Cap — where it wins

    • 4K/60fps capture with screen, camera, audio, and window recording
    • AI titles, summaries, chapters, captions, and transcriptions
    • macOS, Windows, Linux, web, Chrome extension, API, and self-hosting

    Where it doesn't

    • Free shareable links are limited to 5 minutes
    • Some commercial and cloud features require paid plans
    • Enterprise capabilities are offered through add-ons and arrangements
  • Loom9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A polished screen recorder with broad integrations, AI options, and a higher paid entry point.

    Visit LoomFull verdict →
  • Cap8.7/10 · Free plan

    A flexible AI recorder with local editing, cloud collaboration, and self-hosting.

    Visit CapFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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