Cap
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
CapSoftware/Cap · alive · ★ 18.9k · last commit today · 448 open issues
License: AGPL-3.0
Good fit for Teams that want the Loom flow (record → instant link → comments) end-to-end on their own infra.
Weak at AI transcripts/chapters need wiring up to a Whisper service yourself.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli loom prints
the Loom comparison table including Cap.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Loom · Async video messaging
Loom → Account → download all videos (.mp4). In Cap Web, upload via the dashboard or POST to the upload API. Loom comments/views do not transfer.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
Maintainers and forks: drop a badge in your README to link readers from the SaaS-comparison page back to your repo.
FAQ
Is Cap actively maintained?
Yes — last commit today. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Cap cost to self-host?
Cap is free and open source under AGPL-3.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $10 VPS for the web app + an S3 bucket for video storage.
Which SaaS does Cap replace?
Cap is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Loom.