BetterCapture
BetterCapture is a free, open-source video and screen recording app for macOS. The macOS screen recorder for the rest of us - always free and open source with a native look and feel. It has 1,675 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.
About BetterCapture
The macOS screen recorder for the rest of us - always free and open source with a native look and feel Website · Installation · Features · Contributing
Install BetterCapture
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What is BetterCapture?
BetterCapture is a free, open-source video and screen recording app for macOS. The macOS screen recorder for the rest of us - always free and open source with a native look and feel. It has 1,675 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.
Is BetterCapture free and open source?
Yes. BetterCapture's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install BetterCapture?
Homebrew: brew install bettercapture. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2026.4).
Is BetterCapture still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Aug 30, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.