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Best Loom alternatives for Windows

Alternatives to Loom on Windows: recorders that keep files on your disk, recorders with a real editor, and other cloud recorders that send a link.

Updated · By the Sceed team

Short answer

If you want to leave Loom because recordings live in its cloud, use a recorder that writes files to your disk, such as Sceed. If you want a better-looking result, Sceed adds zooms, a smooth cursor and frames. If you still want an instant link, ScreenRec, Zight, Vmaker and ScreenPal are cloud recorders in the same style.

Who wrote this. This list is published by the makers of Sceed, so Sceed is on it and comes first. Facts about the other tools come from their public pages, checked September 2026, and each links to a row-by-row comparison. If something is wrong, tell us at hello@sceed.io and we will correct it.

How to choose

Loom is built for speed: record, get a link, send. Decide which part you are replacing. If it is where the video is stored, look for a local recorder. If it is how the video looks, look for an editor. If it is the price or the limits, another cloud recorder may fit.

The list at a glance

ToolBest forRuns onPrice
SceedPolished videos that stay on your diskWindows 10 and 11Free plan; Pro monthly or yearly
ScreenRecFree recording with private linksWindows, Mac, LinuxFree
ZightScreenshots, GIFs and clips with linksWindows, Mac, browserFree tier, then subscription
VmakerRecording and hosting in one dashboardWindows, Mac, browserFree tier, then subscription
ScreenPalSimple hosted videos with editingWindows, Mac, browser, phonesFree tier, then subscription
VidyardVideo messages for sales teamsWindows, Mac, browser, phonesFree tier, then subscription
ClaapAsync video with meeting notesWindows, Mac, browserFree tier, then subscription
OBS StudioFree local recording with no accountWindows, Mac, LinuxFree, open source
  1. 1

    Sceed

    Record once, ship a finished video, on Windows.

    Best for: polished videos that stay on your disk
    Runs on
    Windows 10 and 11
    Price
    Free plan; Pro monthly or yearly
    Editor
    Built in

    Choose it if

    • You work on Windows 10 or 11.
    • You want the cursor, zooms and frame to look produced without editing skills.
    • The recording should stay on your own disk.

    Everything Sceed does →

  2. 2

    ScreenRec

    Free recording with instant private links.

    Best for: free recording with private links
    Runs on
    Windows, Mac, Linux
    Price
    Free
    Editor
    None

    Choose it if

    • You want a link within seconds and nothing else.
    • You need Linux too.
    • Free with cloud storage is the priority.

    Sceed vs ScreenRec, row by row →

  3. 3

    Zight

    CloudApp, renamed: screenshots, GIFs and clips with links.

    Best for: screenshots, GIFs and clips with links
    Runs on
    Windows, Mac, browser
    Price
    Free tier, then subscription
    Editor
    Trim and annotate

    Choose it if

    • Links and view notifications are the point.
    • GIFs and annotated screenshots are most of the work.
    • You need Windows and Mac.

    Sceed vs Zight, row by row →

  4. 4

    Vmaker

    Record, host and share from one dashboard.

    Best for: recording and hosting in one dashboard
    Runs on
    Windows, Mac, browser
    Price
    Free tier, then subscription
    Editor
    Light, online

    Choose it if

    • You want hosting, links and view counts included.
    • You record from a browser tab or a Mac too.
    • A trim and a thumbnail is all the editing you need.

    Sceed vs Vmaker, row by row →

  5. 5

    ScreenPal

    Screencast-O-Matic, renamed, with hosting.

    Best for: simple hosted videos with editing
    Runs on
    Windows, Mac, browser, phones
    Price
    Free tier, then subscription
    Editor
    Timeline

    Choose it if

    • You need the same tool on every platform including phones.
    • Hosting, channels and quizzes are part of your workflow.
    • You want a long-standing tool with education pricing.

    Sceed vs ScreenPal, row by row →

  6. 6

    Vidyard

    Video messages for sales, hosted.

    Best for: video messages for sales teams
    Runs on
    Windows, Mac, browser, phones
    Price
    Free tier, then subscription
    Editor
    Trim

    Choose it if

    • You send sales videos and want view tracking.
    • CRM and email integrations matter.
    • A link, not a file, is what you send.

    Sceed vs Vidyard, row by row →

  7. 7

    Claap

    Async video and meeting recordings with AI notes.

    Best for: async video with meeting notes
    Runs on
    Windows, Mac, browser
    Price
    Free tier, then subscription
    Editor
    Trim and clips

    Choose it if

    • You want meeting recordings, transcripts and summaries in one place.
    • Async team updates are the use.
    • Hosting and comments matter.

    Sceed vs Claap, row by row →

  8. 8

    OBS Studio

    Free, open source capture and streaming.

    Best for: free local recording with no account
    Runs on
    Windows, Mac, Linux
    Price
    Free, open source
    Editor
    None

    Choose it if

    • You stream live to Twitch, YouTube or a meeting.
    • You need multi-source scenes, plugins and full control over encoding.
    • You want free and open source, on Linux too.

    Sceed vs OBS Studio, row by row →

Questions

Is there a Loom alternative that does not upload my videos?

Yes. Sceed and OBS Studio both save recordings to your own disk and upload nothing.

Can Sceed create a share link like Loom?

No. Sceed exports a file. Upload it to the place your team already uses for video, or attach it directly.

Which Loom alternative has the best editor?

Of the tools here, Sceed. It has a timeline with zooms, cursor smoothing, effects, sections and text, where most cloud recorders offer trimming.

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