Open Source Loom AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Loom

The best open source alternative to Loom is OBS Studio. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Loom and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Loom are ShareX, OpenScreen, GPU Screen Recorder and SimpleScreenRecorder.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1309 likes

    A robust cross-platform application offering seamless screen recording and live-streaming capabilities across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports advanced features like H264 encoding, multiple scenes, customizable themes, and direct streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

    208 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    OBS Studio vs Loom Comments
    BarnMTB
    Negative
    0

    OBS is a powerful tool but also comes with a lot of complexity. Loom has a more user-friendly & polished design. You can use OBS to do the same thing as Loom, but it's like driving a monster truck to a grocery store; sure you can do it, but it's easier with a simple sedan.

    Baptiste THIVEND
    Positive
    0

    Efficient right out of the box

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    OBS Studio (which is absolutely free) has features that are only available on premium plans of Loom. Also, at the time i'm writing this Loom does not offer as much support for Linux or Firefox users. Plus, OBS Studio incredibly customisable and featureful, yet still relatively easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceLoom is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightLoom is not according to our users
  2. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     797 likes

    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    263 ShareX alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    Main window
     
  4. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

     42 likes

    Open-source, no-cost screen recorder with no watermarks, supporting entire screen or app capture, manual zoom, smooth pan, custom backgrounds, cropping, motion blur, and direct use in browser for product demos, tutorials, and commercial purposes.

    67 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OpenScreen screenshot 1
     
  6. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     149 likes

    SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    149 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. Screenity icon

    Screenity

     39 likes

    Open source screen recorder and annotation tool for Chromium browsers supporting local and offline storage, screen, tab, or camera capture, audio recording, cursor and click highlights, blur, zoom, countdowns, and UI controls. Source code available on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    Pro editor: Build multi-scene videos with a timeline, templates, and automated zooms.
     
  9. ScreenArc icon

    ScreenArc

     18 likes

    Cross-platform screen recording and editing tool featuring automated cinematic pan-and-zoom on mouse actions, webcam overlay, customizable visuals, timeline editor, multi-monitor support, instant aspect ratio switching, style presets, and 2K output in MP4 or GIF.

    39 ScreenArc alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. BetterCapture icon

    BetterCapture

     8 likes

    Free, open-source screen recorder for macOS with native menu bar integration, ProRes 422/4444, HEVC, H.264 codecs, alpha channel and HDR support, flexible audio including system and mic, content filtering, privacy features with no tracking, and local file storage.

    52 BetterCapture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  12. Cap icon

    Cap

     23 likes

    Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

    103 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cap screenshot 1
     
  13. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     21 likes

    Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Interface prior to Recording
     
  14. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 likes

    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    165 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main interface
     
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