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Loom alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Loom: free plan limits both video count and recording length, and per-user pricing gets expensive for large teams. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Loom, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Cap currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Cap logoCapOpen sourceYesmacOS, Windows, Linux +25 of 566.5
  1. Cap logo

    1. CapTop pick

    Best for: Teams wanting a self-hostable Loom alternative with Screen Studio-style polish

    Open sourceSelf-hostablemacOS, Windows, Linux, Web, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Loom

    Open-source Loom alternative with instant share links, self-hosting and a cheap one-time desktop licence.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Both instant links and a polished studio editor
    • One-time licence option for commercial desktop use

    Cons

    • Younger product with fewer integrations than Loom
    • Commercial use needs a paid licence
    • Self-hosting takes setup and maintenance
    Visit Cap Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cap a good Loom alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Open source
    Yes, on GitHub
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cap.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cap.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop licence
    $29 per year, or $58 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cap.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Cap Pro price
    $8.16/user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cap.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cap.so(opens source in a new tab)

The best Loom alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Cap logo

Best Loom alternative for most people

Cap

Open-source Loom alternative with instant share links, self-hosting and a cheap one-time desktop licence.

Screenity logo

Best Loom alternative for a free option

Screenity

Free open-source Chrome recorder with no time limits, plus an EU-hosted sharing plan.

Vidyard logo

Best Loom alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Vidyard

Built for sales teams, with CRM integrations and viewer analytics on every video message.

Cap logo

Best Loom alternative for open source

Cap

Open-source Loom alternative with instant share links, self-hosting and a cheap one-time desktop licence.

Cap logo

Best Loom alternative for self-hosting

Cap

Open-source Loom alternative with instant share links, self-hosting and a cheap one-time desktop licence.

Tella logo

Best Loom alternative for Mac

Tella

Better-looking recordings with layouts, backgrounds and 4K export, for creators and product demos.

Zight logo

Best Loom alternative for Windows

Zight

Combines screenshots, GIFs and screen recordings in one tool, at a lower per-user price.

Cap logo

Best Loom alternative for Linux

Cap

Open-source Loom alternative with instant share links, self-hosting and a cheap one-time desktop licence.

ScreenPal logo

Best Loom alternative for iPhone and Android

ScreenPal

Much cheaper paid plans and a free tier with 15-minute recordings.

Jumpshare logo

Best Loom alternative for working in the browser

Jumpshare

Similar instant-link recorder that also shares screenshots and files from the same app.

Loom alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Loom?

Cap ranks first right now. Open-source Loom alternative with instant share links, self-hosting and a cheap one-time desktop licence. Vidyard and Tella follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Loom?

Yes. Cap (open source), Vidyard (free plan + paid), Zight (free plan + paid) and ScreenPal (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Loom?

Yes: Cap and Screenity. Cap can also be self-hosted.

Which Loom alternatives work on Linux?

Cap runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Loom?

The complaints we hear most: free plan limits both video count and recording length; per-user pricing gets expensive for large teams; editing tools are basic compared with dedicated recorders.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Loom, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.