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4 alternatives to Loom

Loom is a Communication product. The community recommends 4 alternatives: 4 open source, 4 self-hostable and 4 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Loom highlighted.

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About Loom

Atlassian-owned screen and camera recorder for sharing quick async video messages by link.

Closed source
Not self-hostable
Freemium
Web
Windows
macOS
iOS
Android
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Quick picks

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Best open-source pick

Cap

Open source, AGPL-3.0 license

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Best self-hosted pick

Cap

Run it on your own server

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Best free pick

Cap

Free to use

All alternatives

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    Cap

    Media Management

    Open source Loom alternative. Beautiful, shareable screen recordings.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Loom

    • + Open source (Loom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Loom is not)
    • + Free to use (Loom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Recordly

    Media Management

    Create polished demo videos without editing skills. Mac/Windows/Linux

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Loom

    • + Open source (Loom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Loom is not)
    • + Free to use (Loom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    ShareX

    Media Management

    ShareX is a free and open-source application that enables users to capture or record any area of their screen with a single keystroke. It also supports uploading images, text, and various file types to a wide range of destinations.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Loom

    • + Open source (Loom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Loom is not)
    • + Free to use (Loom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    videorc

    Media Streaming

    Open-source multistream studio and screen recorder for Mac: go live on 6+ platforms free, record in 4K, publish with AI.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Loom

    • + Open source (Loom is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Loom is not)
    • + Free to use (Loom is paid)
    DetailsWebsite

Loom vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
Loom
Current
NoNoproprietaryFreemiumWeb / Windows / macOS / iOS / Android——
CapYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
RecordlyYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
ShareXYesYesGPL-3.0———0
videorcYesYesAGPL-3.0———0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Loom?

Community-recommended alternatives to Loom include Cap, Recordly, ShareX, and videorc. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to Loom?

Yes. Cap, Recordly, ShareX, and videorc can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to Loom?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include Cap, Recordly, ShareX, and videorc.

Can I self-host an alternative to Loom?

Yes. Cap, Recordly, ShareX, and videorc can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

Other Communication services

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Loom alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

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    Microsoft Teams

    Microsoft's workplace chat and video meeting app, integrated with Microsoft 365 files and calendars.

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    Discord

    Voice, video and text chat platform organized into community servers and channels, popular with gamers and online communities.

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    Zoom

    Video conferencing platform for meetings, webinars and screen sharing, with team chat and phone add-ons.

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    Twilio

    Cloud communications API platform for programmable SMS, voice calls, WhatsApp messaging, email and verification.

  • I
    Intercom

    Customer service platform with live chat messenger, shared inbox, help center and the Fin AI agent.

  • S
    Slack

    Team messaging platform organized into channels, with direct messages, huddles, file sharing and thousands of integrations.

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