I Built OpenKap — A Loom Alternative for Small Teams Who Just Want to Ship
OpenKap is a new screen recording tool designed specifically for small teams that need to communicate quickly without scheduling meetings. It offers a simple interface that allows users to record their screen, share a link instantly, and avoid the complexities of larger video platforms. The tool also integrates with Claude AI for enhanced functionality, making it a valuable resource for remote teams and developers.
- ▪OpenKap allows users to record their screen and share links in under 60 seconds.
- ▪The tool is designed for small teams, offering a generous free tier and flat pricing for unlimited use.
- ▪OpenKap integrates with Claude AI, enabling users to interact with their videos for instant summaries and feedback.
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| Canonical URL | https://dev.to/gurpreetkait/i-built-openkap-a-loom-alternative-for-small-teams-who-just-want-to-ship-27ij |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 07:07:56 +0000 |
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 902807) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Gurpreet Kait Posted on May 23 I Built OpenKap — A Loom Alternative for Small Teams Who Just Want to Ship #productivity #devtools #startup #screenrecording Have you ever spent 15 minutes scheduling a meeting just to explain something that could have been a 90-second screen recording? Yeah. That was my everyday reality — and the reason I built OpenKap. The Problem I Kept Running Into I was working with a small, async-first team.
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