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Screenity alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Screenity: browser-only, so tied to Chrome, and less control over audio and frame rate than desktop apps. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Screenity, 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
1Loom logoLoomFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +35 of 562.6
  1. Loom logo

    1. LoomTop pick

    Best for: Teams swapping status meetings and walkthrough calls for quick shareable videos

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Screenity

    Hosted async video with deeper team features and integrations.

    Pros

    • Link is ready the moment you stop recording
    • Timestamped comments, reactions and transcripts for viewers
    • Fits neatly with Jira and Confluence after the Atlassian acquisition

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit Loom Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Loom a good Screenity alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    25 videos, 5-minute screen recordings
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $18 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business + AI price
    $24 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Business + AI)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Screenity alternative for…

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

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for most people

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

OBS Studio logo

Best Screenity alternative for a free option

OBS Studio

Free desktop recorder with full control over sources and quality.

Loom logo

Best Screenity alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Loom

Hosted async video with deeper team features and integrations.

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for open source

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for self-hosting

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for Mac

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for Windows

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

Cap logo

Best Screenity alternative for Linux

Cap

Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting.

Loom logo

Best Screenity alternative for iPhone and Android

Loom

Hosted async video with deeper team features and integrations.

Screencastify logo

Best Screenity alternative for working in the browser

Screencastify

Chrome recorder built for classrooms with Google Workspace features.

Screenity alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Screenity?

Cap ranks first right now. Open-source desktop app with instant links and optional self-hosting. Loom and Screencastify follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Screenity?

Yes. Cap (open source), Loom (free plan + paid), Screencastify (free plan + paid) and Awesome Screenshot (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Screenity?

Yes: Cap and OBS Studio. Cap can also be self-hosted.

Which Screenity alternatives work on Linux?

Cap and OBS Studio run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Screenity?

The complaints we hear most: browser-only, so tied to Chrome; less control over audio and frame rate than desktop apps; hosted editor is a separate paid plan.

How is this list ranked?

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