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SnapZoom vs Cap
The open-source screen recorder
Cap is a promising open-source recorder with a native app. SnapZoom lives entirely in Chrome — nothing to install beyond the extension — and its auto-zoom engine is tuned specifically for browser-based workflows.
Cap has a free tier with paid cloud plans. SnapZoom is free with watermark, or $39 one-time for everything.
Feature by feature
| Feature | SnapZoom | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic zoom on clicks | Yes | Manual |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| No desktop app needed | Yes | No |
| Click & keyboard highlights | Yes | Yes |
| Lifetime pricing | $39 one-time | Subscription for cloud |
Our honest verdict
Choose Cap if open source matters to you and you prefer a native app. Choose SnapZoom for zero-install browser recording with automatic camera work.
Pick SnapZoom if…
Browser-first users who want automatic polish
Pick Cap if…
Open-source enthusiasts and native-app fans
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