Hosted plan, billed yearly
- Chairkick
- $6 / month per recorder · billed yearly
- Cap
- $8.16 / month per user · billed yearly
Cap alternative with nothing to install.
Cap is a great open-source recorder. Chairkick is for teams that would rather record in the browser than install a desktop recorder or manage a self-hosted stack. Share a link, keep your Cap videos, and never pay for viewers.
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Zero installs. Zero infrastructure.
Chairkick records in the browser and handles every share page, upload, and transcode. Nothing to deploy, update, or self-host.
Chairkick vs. Cap.
Hosted browser recording or open-source control? Here's the honest split.
| Capability | Chairkick | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Hosted plan, billed yearly | $6 / month per recorder · billed yearly | $8.16 / month per user · billed yearly |
| Recording | In the browser — no install | Native desktop app for macOS and Windows |
| Free shareable recordings | 10 minutes each · 30-video library | Up to 5 minutes · personal use |
| Open source and self-hosting | Fully managed service | Open source · self-host or bring storage |
| Migration tools | Import Loom and Cap videos | Import Loom videos on Pro |
Recording
- Chairkick
- In the browser — no install
- Cap
- Native desktop app for macOS and Windows
Free shareable recordings
- Chairkick
- 10 minutes each · 30-video library
- Cap
- Up to 5 minutes · personal use
Open source and self-hosting
- Chairkick
- Fully managed service
- Cap
- Open source · self-host or bring storage
Migration tools
- Chairkick
- Import Loom and Cap videos
- Cap
- Import Loom videos on Pro
Competitor details checked August 7, 2026 against Cap's pricing page.
Hosting stays handled.
Share pages, storage, and video processing are managed for you. Cap offers that control if you want it; Chairkick removes the operational decision entirely.
Viewers stay free.
Anyone with the link can watch without an account. Only the teammates who record need a Chairkick plan.
Bring Cap and Loom.
Paste Cap share links into Chairkick's importer and your existing videos come with you — Loom links work too.
Frequently asked questions
Why pick Chairkick over Cap?
Pick Chairkick when browser recording and a fully managed service matter more than owning the stack: nothing to install, deploy, or update, and viewers are always free. Cap is a strong choice when open source, self-hosting, custom storage, or offline desktop recording is the priority.
Can I import my Cap videos?
Yes. Paste Cap share links into Chairkick's importer and it brings the videos into your workspace — Loom links work too.
Is Chairkick open source?
No. Chairkick is a small commercial product. If open source is a requirement, Cap is the better fit — Chairkick's pitch is that you never think about apps, updates, or infrastructure at all.
What's in the free plan?
Chairkick includes 1080p recordings up to 10 minutes and a library of up to 30 videos. Cap's free personal-use plan limits recordings and shareable links to 5 minutes.
Do viewers need an account?
No. Anyone with the link can watch — no sign-up, no install, and viewers never count toward your bill.
Ready to skip the setup?
Start free in the browser — no download, no rollout, and your Cap videos come with you.