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Vidyard alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Vidyard: team plans require talking to sales, and more than internal-only teams need. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Vidyard, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Loom currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Loom logoLoomFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +35 of 566.5
2Zight logoZightFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, Browser extension +14 of 462.6
3Jumpshare logoJumpshareFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, Browser extension +15 of 559.6
4ScreenPal logoScreenPalFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, iOS +24 of 455.3
  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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vidyard

    Simpler, cheaper async video for internal communication as well as sales.

    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 Compare with VidyardDetails 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 Loom a good Vidyard 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)
  2. Zight logo

    2. Zight

    Best for: Support and product teams sharing screenshots, GIFs and quick videos as links

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, Browser extension, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vidyard

    Lower-cost recorder with CTAs, analytics and support-tool integrations.

    Pros

    • Screenshots, GIFs and video in one capture tool
    • Integrations with Zendesk, Intercom, Slack and Jira
    • Cheaper per-user pricing than Loom

    Cons

    • Editing tools are basic
    • Free plan is quite limited
    • Feature list can feel scattered
    Visit Zight 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 Zight a good Vidyard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Create plan price
    $9.95 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Collaborate plan price
    $12 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Zendesk, Intercom, Slack, Jira
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zight.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Jumpshare logo

    3. Jumpshare

    Best for: Small teams that share recordings and client files from one place

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, Browser extension, Web

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vidyard

    Cheaper per-user plans with call-to-action buttons and viewer analytics.

    Pros

    • Recording, screenshots and file sharing together
    • Instant links with comments and analytics
    • Custom branding and domains on paid plans

    Cons

    • Free plan is tight on uploads and recording time
    • Editing and AI tools lag the leaders
    • Less familiar to link recipients
    Visit Jumpshare Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Jumpshare a good Vidyard alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    25 uploads, 5-minute recordings
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jumpshare.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus price
    $12 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jumpshare.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $16 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jumpshare.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Business)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jumpshare.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Chrome
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jumpshare.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. ScreenPal logo

    4. ScreenPal

    Best for: Teachers and small teams who want an inexpensive recorder with editing and hosting

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vidyard

    Budget recorder with hosting and quizzes for teams that do not need CRM sync.

    Pros

    • Very low-priced paid plans
    • Recorder, editor, screenshots and hosting in one
    • Works on Chromebooks and mobile as well as desktops

    Cons

    • Free plan caps recordings at 15 minutes
    • Interface feels dated next to newer tools
    • Analytics and sales features are basic
    Visit ScreenPal Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 ScreenPal a good Vidyard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    15-minute recording limit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026screenpal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deluxe price
    $4/month paid annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026screenpal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max price
    $10/month paid annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026screenpal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chromebook
    Checked Oct 25, 2026screenpal.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Vidyard alternative for…

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

Loom logo

Best Vidyard alternative for most people

Loom

Simpler, cheaper async video for internal communication as well as sales.

Zight logo

Best Vidyard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zight

Lower-cost recorder with CTAs, analytics and support-tool integrations.

Jumpshare logo

Best Vidyard alternative for Mac

Jumpshare

Cheaper per-user plans with call-to-action buttons and viewer analytics.

Tella logo

Best Vidyard alternative for Windows

Tella

Better-looking recordings for marketing demos and outreach videos.

ScreenPal logo

Best Vidyard alternative for iPhone and Android

ScreenPal

Budget recorder with hosting and quizzes for teams that do not need CRM sync.

Loom logo

Best Vidyard alternative for working in the browser

Loom

Simpler, cheaper async video for internal communication as well as sales.

Vidyard alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Vidyard?

Loom ranks first right now. Simpler, cheaper async video for internal communication as well as sales. Zight and Jumpshare follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Vidyard?

Yes. Loom (free plan + paid), Zight (free plan + paid), Jumpshare (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 Vidyard?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Vidyard?

The complaints we hear most: team plans require talking to sales; more than internal-only teams need; AI features are metered on lower plans.

How is this list ranked?

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