Can I use Cap on Linux?

Yes. Cap now publishes an x86_64 .deb for Debian-compatible Linux distributions. Its documentation notes that capture sources and audio can vary by desktop session and installed services.

Is Screenix open source like Cap?

No. Cap is the better choice if open source or self-hosting the full service is required. Screenix instead offers local files, optional hosted sharing, and BYO R2 or S3 storage.

Which is cheaper, Cap or Screenix?

Cap currently lists its desktop license at $29 per year and offers free personal use with limits. Screenix costs $39/yr with 25 GB of hosted sharing or $59 lifetime with BYO storage. Choose based on the workflow and license you need, not price alone.

Where does Screenix store recordings?

Original recordings stay local. Yearly subscribers can use 25 GB of Screenix-hosted storage or connect R2 or S3. Lifetime users can create share links through their own R2 or S3 storage.

What happens during the Screenix trial?

The trial lasts 7 days and does not require a credit card. Instant sharing recordings have no watermark. Exports from the editable workflow include a small trial watermark.

Updated for Cap on Linux

Screenix vs Cap
on Linux

Both apps can record locally, edit, and share a link. Cap is open source and offers a Linux .deb. Screenix supports a broader range of Linux installations and focuses on automatic recording polish, local transcription, and a simple lifetime option.

Why Screenix is the better value

One Linux app. $39/year or $59 once.

Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share without stacking separate tools or giving up local ownership.

Native Linux

Direct X11 and portal-based capture on supported Wayland desktops

One complete workflow

Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share

Your files, your choice

Keep recordings local, use hosted sharing, or bring your own storage

Simple pricing

$39/yr with hosted sharing or $59 lifetime with your own storage

Configure instant sharing your way.

Set the instant recording behavior, sharing defaults, and storage workflow that fit how you work before recording begins.

Screenix vs Cap

See why Linux creators choose Screenix for polished recordings.

Feature

Screenix

Cap

Linux AppScreenix offers Linux-focused packages; Cap publishes an x86_64 Debian package

X11 and WaylandCap notes that capture and audio availability depend on the Linux desktop session

Varies

Open SourceCap is open source and can be self-hosted

Automatic Recording PolishScreenix automatically adds smooth zoom and cursor motion to editable recordings

Editor tools

Local Recording and EditingBoth offer a local studio workflow

Instant Share LinksBoth can upload while recording and provide a shareable link

Bring Your Own StorageScreenix supports R2 or S3; Cap supports S3 or Google Drive

Local TranscriptionScreenix runs Whisper locally; Cap Pro provides hosted AI transcription

Screenshot Capture and EditingBoth include screenshot workflows

Lifetime OptionCap's pricing page labels its desktop license perpetual and also displays annual billing

$59

Perpetual option shown

Yearly Desktop PriceCap Pro cloud features are priced separately

$39

$29

Trial or Free UseCap limits free share links to 5 minutes and requires a paid license for commercial use

7 days

Free personal use

Which Linux Recorder Fits Your Workflow?

A practical breakdown for Linux recording workflows.

Choose Cap for open source and cloud collaboration

Cap is a strong choice when open source, self-hosting, AI summaries, team workspaces, or a free personal-use tier matters most.

Open-source codebase and self-hosting
Linux .deb for Debian-compatible distributions
Cap Pro team collaboration and hosted AI
Free personal use with share links up to 5 minutes

Choose Screenix for the complete Linux polish workflow

Screenix is the better fit when you want broad Linux support, automatic visual polish, local transcription, and a direct path from recording to a clean share link.

Packages for Debian, Fedora, Arch, and Flatpak workflows
Automatic smooth zooms and reconstructed cursor motion
Local Whisper transcription and offline editing
Hosted sharing for yearly plans or BYO storage with yearly and lifetime plans

Why Choose Screenix Instead of Cap?

Three reasons developers and creators choose Screenix

Broader Linux Distribution Support

Screenix supports common Debian, Fedora, Arch, and Flatpak installation paths. Cap currently publishes a Linux .deb for Debian-compatible distributions.

A Clear Pay-Once Path

Screenix offers $59 lifetime for the desktop app, future desktop updates, and sharing through your own R2 or S3 storage.

Automatic Visual Polish

Screenix can generate smooth zooms and clean cursor movement from your recording, then lets you refine the result before exporting or sharing.

Built for Linux

Screenix runs natively on Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch, Manjaro, Linux Mint, and CachyOS, no Wine, no workarounds, just native performance.

Ubuntu 22.04+
Fedora
Debian
Arch Linux KDE
Manjaro Linux
Linux Mint
CachyOS
Direct X11 and documented Wayland support
Native .deb, .rpm, and AUR packages

Native Linux App

8GB RAM minimum
Local recording and editing

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Screenix and Cap

Current Sources

The complete Linux workflow

Try the Complete Screenix Workflow on Linux

Record, edit, transcribe, and share. Use hosted sharing for $39/year or pay $59 once and connect your own storage. Instant trial shares have no watermark; edited trial exports have a small watermark.

No credit card. Instant shares have no watermark. Edited exports include a small trial watermark.

Screenix vs Capon Linux