Last checked October 2026 · 7 alternatives to Loom in our catalog
Loom paid plans start at $18 per user / month, which is why people look for an open-source alternative. Below are 3 open-source options you can inspect, modify and often self-host - 2 are completely free, 2 run on Linux and 1 works in the browser.
Picked from listing data (price model, license, platforms, community votes), not hands-on testing.
| Alternative | Price | Open source | Platforms | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS Studio | Free | Yes | Windows, Mac, Linux | Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming |
| Cap | Freemium | Yes (Other) | Web, Mac, Windows | Beautiful, shareable screen recordings |
| SnapX | Free | Yes (GPL-3.0) | Windows, Mac, Linux | Capture and share your screen instantly |
Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming
Beautiful, shareable screen recordings
Free plan includes: Local recordings unlimited · Recording & editing Studio Mode with full editor · 4K / 60fps export · Export to any format
Capture and share your screen instantly
OBS Studio is the first free alternative we list for Loom and has no paid tier. Others worth a look: Cap and SnapX. Which one fits depends on what you use Loom for, so check the platform and free-plan details for each.
Yes: OBS Studio, Cap and SnapX. Open-source options can usually be inspected, modified and self-hosted.
Yes. The free plan includes 25 videos, 5 minute screen recordings, Unlimited meeting length and Transcriptions in 50+ languages. Paid plans start at $18 per user / month.
How this list is built: alternatives come from our catalog's curated alternative relationships; price model, license and platforms come from each product's listing; order is fully-free first, then community votes.
