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BetterCapture
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100% free · no subscriptions, trials, or premium tiers
Read 12 Oct 2026 · bettercapture.app
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- Audio
- It can record system audio and microphone audio simultaneously.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Custom URL schemes support automation with Raycast, Shortcuts, and Alfred, including starting or stopping capture and opening recordings.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Capture controls
- It supports alpha channel transparency and content filtering to exclude specific windows.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Codecs
- It supports ProRes 4444, HEVC, and H.264 recording.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The maker provides installation through Homebrew with `brew install bettercapture` and a direct GitHub release download.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- License
- BetterCapture is open source under the MIT License.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site credits Joshua Sattler and its footer states © 2026 Joshua Sattler.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Microphone recording
- Yesbettercapture.app · read 22 Sep 2026
- Network activity
- The app uses Sparkle to check GitHub for updates, and update checks can be disabled in preferences.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- Screen Recording permission is required; Microphone and Camera permissions are optional for their respective recording features.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Price
- The maker describes the app as completely free and says it has no subscriptions, trials, or premium tiers.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says the app collects no personal data, analytics, telemetry, or crash reports, and stores recordings locally on the Mac.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- BetterCapture is a native screen recorder for macOS.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The privacy policy directs questions to an issue on the GitHub repository, and the maker invites bug reports there.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- System audio
- Yesbettercapture.app · read 22 Sep 2026
- System requirement
- BetterCapture requires macOS 15.2 Sequoia or later.bettercapture.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Webcam recording
- Yesbettercapture.app · read 22 Sep 2026
