Who is it for?
- Useful for sharing a screen recording by link and explaining something to a teammate quickly.
- Useful for adding webcam footage, drawing tools and captions to a screen recording.
Loom — Screen Recording
Loom (Atlassian)
Loom is a video recording tool that records the screen and webcam and turns them into a shareable link, with a desktop app and a Chrome extension; it requires an account.
Why it fits
Desktop / Extension: Check each tool’s plan separately; one feature’s allowance does not cover another.
Desktop / Extension: Available features may vary by device and access method.
| Good to know | Desktop | Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Free output | Yes | Yes |
| No account needed | No | No |
| No watermark | No | No |
| Works offline | — | — |
| Batch processing | — | — |
| Content language | — | — |
— Unverified conditions. Official documentation reviewed. The app itself has not been hands-on tested. Matches only documented content-language support, not interface language.
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Getting started
- Sign in or sign up for a Loom account; install the desktop app (macOS 10.15+ or 64-bit Windows 10/11) or the Chrome extension.
- Record the screen and, if needed, the webcam; the docs cover capture modes, multiple monitors and system audio separately.
- When finished, share the link; check the free plan's video count, length and watermark limits first.
Decision points
- Consider it when quick link sharing and in-team explanation matter more than the recording file itself.
- If you want to keep recordings account-free on your own computer, compare desktop tools such as OpenScreen or OBS Studio.
Limits
- The free Starter plan is limited to 25 videos per person, 5 minutes per video and 720p, and shows Loom branding; figures can change.
- You must sign in or sign up for a Loom account to use it.
- The page also mentions iOS 15+ and Android 8.0+ mobile apps; this entry covers only the desktop app and Chrome extension.
Frequently asked questions
Is Loom free?
The Starter plan is listed at $0 with limits; the Business plan is listed at $18 per user per month with unlimited videos and removable branding. Prices and limits can change.
Can I record without an account?
The page asks you to sign in to your Loom account or sign up to use the free screen recorder.