Kap
Open-source screen recorder built with web tech
What founders should know about Kap
Kap is a free, open source screen recorder for macOS that captures recordings and exports them as GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG, with click highlighting, trimming, and sharing integrations.
Best for
Open-source screen recorder built with web tech
Probably not for
Teams that need requirements this record cannot verify yet.
About Kap
Kap is a free, open source screen recorder for macOS that captures recordings and exports them as GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG, with click highlighting, trimming, and sharing integrations.
Common use cases
- creating GIF demos
- recording video tutorials
- software walkthroughs
- sharing screen recordings
Integrations
Giphy, Streamable, Vercel.
Decision criteria
- Team fit and workflow maturity
- Pricing model and free-tier constraints
- Deployment, API, and integration requirements
Verified facts and evidence
| Claim | Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verification date | 2026-06-30 | StartupToolbox | high |
| Pricing model | open_source | StartupToolbox | medium |
Methodology and freshness
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Use this record to narrow fit, pricing, and integration risk before starting trials.
Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
Who should consider Kap?
Open-source screen recorder built with web tech
How current is this tool record?
Startup Atlas last checked this record on 2026-06-30.