Best Loom Alternatives

The top-ranked Loom alternative is OBS Studio (Open Source). The best free option is ShareX (open source).

Loom makes it easy to record and share screen videos with your face and voice, but its pricing, recording limits on free plans, and privacy concerns push users toward alternatives. Options include free screen recorders and async video tools.

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#1

OBS Studio

Open Source

Free open-source software for live streaming and screen recording.

WindowsmacOSLinux
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#2

ScreenPal

Freemium

Easy screen recorder and video editor for education and business.

WindowsmacOSWebiOSAndroid
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#3

Vidyard

Freemium

A business video platform for recording and sharing async videos.

WebiOSAndroid
#4

CloudApp (Zight)

Freemium

A screen recording and capture tool for quick visual communication.

WindowsmacOSiOS
#5

Camtasia

Paid

Screen recorder paired with a full-featured video editor for tutorials.

WindowsmacOS
#6

Snagit

Subscription

A professional screen capture and recording tool by TechSmith.

WindowsmacOS
#7

ShareX

Open Source

A free, open-source Windows tool for screenshots, recording, and sharing.

Windows
#8

Screenity

Open Source

A free, open-source Chrome extension for screen recording and annotation.

Web
#9

Vmaker

Freemium

A screen and webcam recorder with editing and sharing features.

WindowsmacOSWebiOS
#10

Tella

Freemium

A browser-based video tool for recording polished screen and camera videos.

WebmacOS
#11

Movavi Screen Recorder

Freemium

A simple screen recorder with built-in editing tools.

WindowsmacOS
#12

Riverside

Freemium

A recording studio for high-quality video and podcast recordings.

WebiOSAndroid

Loom alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to Loom?

OBS Studio is ranked first on this list (Open Source). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.

What is the best free alternative to Loom?

The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are OBS Studio, ShareX and Screenity.

Which Loom alternatives work on Mac?

OBS Studio, ScreenPal, CloudApp (Zight) and Camtasia run on macOS.

Which Loom alternatives work on Linux?

OBS Studio run on Linux.

Are there Loom alternatives for Android?

Yes: ScreenPal, Vidyard and Riverside have Android apps.

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