Screen Charm is an alternative
to Cap
$6.58/mo (Lifetime) vs Cap Free at $0/mo — covering 50% of the 2 compared capabilities.

Same job. Way less money.
Comparison scenario
Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.
single user, monthly billing · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.
Free plan at $0/mo, the cheapest paid plan.
Lifetime: 79 USD/yearly.
Cap costs $0/mo on the Free plan at single user, monthly billing. Screen Charm costs $6.58/mo (Lifetime plan), which is not cheaper than Cap Free at $0/mo in this scenario.
Capability comparison
Screen Charm covers 50% of the 2 capabilities compared against Cap. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Screen Charm | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| 4K export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop app | ✗ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities Cap has that Screen Charm lacks.
- Desktop app — Record from a native desktop app.Missing from Screen Charm.
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Lifetime | $6.58/mo (billed yearly) |
| Free | Free |
| Desktop License | $2.42/mo (billed yearly) |
| Cap Pro | $12/seat/mo |
| Enterprise | Contact sales |
Frequently asked
What does Screen Charm lack compared with Cap?
Desktop app — 1 of the 2 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
Cap: 2026-10-29; Screen Charm: 2026-10-29 — on the official pricing pages.
Who switched
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Sources & freshness
- https://cap.so/pricing (official_pricing, checked 2026-10-29)
- Screen Charm data last verified 2026-10-29