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Record your screen and camera, then share a link instead of booking a meeting.

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About Loom

Loom popularised the async video message: you record your screen with a camera bubble, stop, and a shareable link is ready straight away. Viewers can watch in the browser, leave timestamped comments and emoji reactions, and see a transcript. It is now owned by Atlassian and connects closely with Jira and Confluence, but it works on its own for any team. Recording happens through a desktop app for Mac and Windows, a Chrome extension or the mobile apps, and newer versions also record meetings. The free Starter plan caps the number of videos and the length of each screen recording, which suits occasional use but not daily walkthroughs. Paid Business plans remove those limits and add basic editing, while the AI tier writes titles, summaries and chapters and trims filler words. Pricing is per user per month, so large teams can find it adds up. It fits teams replacing status meetings, bug reports and onboarding calls with short videos.

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

Pros and cons

What works

  • 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

Why people leave

  • 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

Top Loom alternatives

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  1. 1Cap logo
    Cap

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

    66.5
  2. 2Vidyard logo
    Vidyard

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

    62.6
  3. 3Tella logo
    Tella

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

    59.6
  4. 4Zight logo
    Zight

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

    57.2
  5. 5ScreenPal logo
    ScreenPal

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

    55.3

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Loom: common questions

Is Loom free?

Loom has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: 25 videos, 5-minute screen recordings (checked on Loom's own site).

Is Loom open source?

No, Loom is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Cap and Screenity.

What platforms does Loom run on?

Loom is available for Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to Loom?

The highest-ranked Loom alternatives right now are Cap, Vidyard and Tella. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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