SendRec vs Cap
Cap and SendRec are both open-source alternatives to Loom, but they take different approaches. Cap requires a desktop app and prohibits commercial use on its free tier. SendRec works in the browser, is EU-native, and is free for commercial use from day one.
How SendRec compares to Cap
| SendRec | Cap | |
|---|---|---|
| Company Location | EU-native | New York, US |
| Architecture | Single Go binary | Tauri + Next.js + Rust |
| Recording Method | Browser-based (no install) | Desktop app required |
| Free Commercial Use | Yes | No (paid license required) |
| Free Tier | 25 videos/month, 5 min | Unlimited local, 5 min cloud, no commercial use |
| Paid Price | €8/month | $12/month or $58 lifetime |
| Self-Hosting Support | Documented, Docker Compose | Docker, no official support |
| License | AGPLv3 | AGPLv3 + MIT (dual) |
What sets SendRec apart
EU-Native, Not US-Based
Cap is a US company based in New York. SendRec is built in the EU for the EU. The managed platform keeps your data in European data centers.
No Desktop App Required
Cap requires a desktop app to record, available only on macOS and Windows with no native Linux support. SendRec works directly in the browser on any platform.
Simpler Architecture
Cap uses Tauri, SolidStart, Next.js, Rust, MySQL, and Turborepo. SendRec is a single Go binary with PostgreSQL and S3-compatible storage.
Free Means Free
Cap’s free tier prohibits commercial use — you need a $29/year license for business. SendRec’s free tier has no commercial use restrictions from day one.
Detailed feature comparison
Recording
| Feature | SendRec | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Screen recording | ||
| Camera recording | ||
| Camera overlay | ||
| Drawing annotations | ||
| Pause & resume | ||
| Recording countdown | ||
| Browser-based (no install) | ||
| Linux support | Browser | Browser only |
| Video upload | ||
| Studio editing mode | Paid |
Sharing & Collaboration
| Feature | SendRec | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Instant share links | ||
| Password protection | Pro | |
| Link expiry | ||
| Email gate | ||
| Timestamped comments | ||
| Emoji reactions | ||
| Embeddable player | ||
| Custom thumbnails | ||
| CTA buttons |
AI & Transcription
| Feature | SendRec | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic transcription | Pro | |
| Closed captions | ||
| AI summaries | All plans | Pro |
| AI chapters | All plans | Pro |
| AI title suggestions | All plans | Pro |
| Filler word removal | ||
| Trim by transcript | ||
| Bring your own AI model |
Analytics
| Feature | SendRec | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| View counts | Pro | |
| Completion funnel | ||
| Per-viewer engagement | ||
| CTA click tracking | ||
| View notifications |
Customization & Integration
| Feature | SendRec | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Custom branding | Pro | |
| Custom CSS | ||
| Webhooks | ||
| Slack notifications | ||
| Nextcloud integration | ||
| Custom domain | Pro | |
| Loom importer | Pro | |
| API documentation |
Deployment & Control
| Feature | SendRec | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hostable | ||
| Open source | ||
| Self-hosting support | Documented | Community only |
| Single binary deploy | ||
| EU data residency (managed) | ||
| No telemetry | ||
| Free commercial use |
Transparent pricing, no surprises
SendRec
Open source. Self-host for free forever, or use the managed platform starting at €0/month.
- Free tier with generous limits
- Pro plan at €8/month
- Self-host option (always free)
- No per-seat pricing
- EU payment processing
Cap
Open-source but US-based. Free tier prohibits commercial use. Desktop app required.
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