8 Best Loom Alternatives in 2026 (Screen Recording)
Mara Whitfield
Mara writes about software, tools and the business of building at Tolodora.
Loom made async screen-and-camera video messaging mainstream, replacing many meetings and long messages with quick recorded videos. But it isn't the only good option, and depending on whether you want a free tool, more editing power, step-by-step guides, or different features, an alternative may suit you better. Here are eight Loom alternatives worth knowing in 2026.
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OBS Studio
- Pricing
- 9.9/10
- Functionality
- 9.0/10
- Ease of use
- 6.6/10
- Support
- 7.4/10
What I like
Free, open-source, professional screen recording.
Best for
Anyone wanting powerful recording at zero cost.
OBS Studio is free, open-source software for professional screen recording and streaming. It's more involved than Loom but enormously capable, and completely free — ideal for those who want power without paying.
Descript
- Pricing
- 7.8/10
- Functionality
- 9.2/10
- Ease of use
- 8.4/10
- Support
- 8.4/10
What I like
Record and edit video by editing the transcript.
Best for
Creators who want to record and polish video easily.
Descript lets you record screen and camera, then edit the video by editing its transcript like a document. For those who want easy recording plus real editing, it goes well beyond Loom.
Vimeo Record
- Pricing
- 8.2/10
- Functionality
- 8.4/10
- Ease of use
- 8.8/10
- Support
- 8.4/10
What I like
Async video messaging from a trusted video platform.
Best for
Teams already using Vimeo for video.
Vimeo offers screen-and-camera recording for quick async messages, backed by its professional video hosting. For teams already in Vimeo, it's a natural Loom alternative with strong hosting.
Scribe
- Pricing
- 8.2/10
- Functionality
- 8.6/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.2/10
What I like
Auto-generates step-by-step guides as you click.
Best for
Documenting processes as written guides, not just video.
Scribe watches as you do a task and automatically generates a step-by-step guide with screenshots. When you want documentation rather than a video to explain a process, it's far more useful than Loom.
Tella
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.6/10
- Ease of use
- 8.8/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
Polished, on-brand screen recordings with easy editing.
Best for
Creators wanting beautiful, branded recordings.
Tella makes it easy to record and produce polished, branded screen-and-camera videos with backgrounds, layouts, and light editing. For recordings that look more produced than a plain Loom, it's a great fit.
ScreenPal
- Pricing
- 9.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.4/10
- Ease of use
- 8.8/10
- Support
- 8.2/10
What I like
Affordable screen recording and editing with a free tier.
Best for
Educators and teams wanting recording plus editing.
ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-O-Matic) offers affordable screen recording and editing with a usable free tier, popular with educators. It pairs recording with editing at a friendly price.
Vidyard
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.8/10
- Ease of use
- 8.4/10
- Support
- 8.4/10
What I like
Video messaging built for sales and business outreach.
Best for
Sales teams using video for outreach.
Vidyard focuses on video for business and sales, with recording, hosting, and analytics tuned for outreach and tracking engagement. For sales-driven video messaging, it offers more than Loom.
Zight
- Pricing
- 8.6/10
- Functionality
- 8.4/10
- Ease of use
- 8.8/10
- Support
- 8.2/10
What I like
Quick screen recording, screenshots and sharing in one.
Best for
Fast capture and sharing of screen content.
Zight (formerly CloudApp) combines screen recording, screenshots, GIFs, and instant sharing in one tool. For fast capture-and-share of screen content beyond just video, it's a versatile alternative.
The right Loom alternative depends on your goal. Want free screen recording? An open-source tool. Need real editing too? A video editor with recording. Want step-by-step guides, not just video? A documentation tool. Decide what you actually need from your recordings, then pick accordingly.
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