Loom is the default for a reason. Most people have it in their Chrome extensions. It’s great for a quick "hey, look at this" message.
But if you run an agency or work as a freelancer, you probably hit the Loom ceiling.
Maybe it was the high price ($18/mo per person).
Maybe it was the bucket billing that makes you pay for seats you don’t even use.
Or maybe it was a client getting annoyed because they had to make an account just to leave a comment.
In any case, if you want to show your work to clients without the headache, here are the 3 best alternatives to Loom.
1. ScreenPal (Previously Screencast-O-Matic)
If you need to do more than just record, ScreenPal is a great choice. The free tier limits video recording and editing to 15 minutes.
- Real Editing Tools: It has a built-in video editor. You can cut, crop, or add text and music right in the app.
- Interactive Features: You can add In-Field videos. This lets you turn any text box into a video area. You can even add quizzes or polls to your videos to keep clients engaged (higher tiers).
- Privacy First: You can easily blur sensitive info or hide parts of your screen that the client doesn't need to see.
2. Zight (Formerly CloudApp)
Zight is built for teams that move fast. It’s perfect if your walkthroughs use a mix of video and pictures. The free version is limited to 5 minutes of recording.
- Annotated Screenshots: Sometimes a 5-minute video should have been a 10-second picture. Zight lets you draw arrows and text on screenshots instantly.
- Super Fast: It is known for being one of the fastest tools on the market. Your video is ready to share the second you stop recording.
- All-in-One: It handles videos, GIFs, and images in one simple app.
3. Workflow
If you record videos to get feedback and approvals, Workflow is the tool you actually need.
- No Sign-Ups Needed: Your clients don’t have to make an account or remember a password. You send a link; they click and watch.
- Built-in Approve Button: No more chasing clients for emails. They just hit Approve when they like the work.
- Better Version Control: Stop hunting for V2_Final. Workflow keeps every video and update in one single task.
- Save Money: You only pay for power users. You can invite unlimited guests and reviewers for free. This saves you hundreds compared to Loom’s pay for every seat model.
Conclusion
So, which one should you choose? That’d depend on what you’re using the software for. For instance, you should choose:
- ScreenPal if... you want a cheap way to edit your videos and add things like quizzes or blurred sections.
- Zight if... you want the fastest tool for recording quick clips and taking notes on screenshots.
- Workflow if... you are an agency that wants to get projects approved faster, make things easy for clients, and stop overpaying for seat buckets.
Ready to level up your client experience? When you remove the friction, you open up more space for great work. Pick your new favorite tool today and start making every walkthrough a win!