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Head-to-head · Screen Recording Software

ScreenPal vs Loom

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ScreenPal #2 in Screen Recording Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ScreenPal
Loom #3 in Screen Recording Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Loom

ScreenPal leads on 1 check, Loom on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreScreenPal · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceScreenPal · $4/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Loom

ScreenPal scores higher on our rubric for screen recording software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

ScreenPal is cheaper to start at $4/user/mo against $18/user/mo.

ScreenPal is the better fit for budget-conscious creators needing rich video tools. Loom is the better fit for teams needing polished async video workflows.

  • ScreenPal fits best

    Budget-conscious creators needing rich video tools

  • Loom fits best

    Teams needing polished async video workflows

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Side by side

Feature ScreenPal 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Loom 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #2 in Screen Recording Software #3 in Screen Recording Software
Best for Budget-conscious creators needing rich video tools Teams needing polished async video workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $4/mo (best) $18/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Docs
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 20 integrations 14 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ScreenPal 3/3 · Loom 3/3
Webcam recording ✓ ✓
System audio ✓ ✓
Microphone recording ✓ ✓
Specs
Max recording length 15 minutes Not checked yet
Maximum video quality 4k 4k
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension, api web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited videos and hosting
  • Paid plans add editing, AI, interactive video, and analytics
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension
  • Records screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
  • Adds sharing, editing, analytics, captions, and AI workflows
Cons
  • Free recordings are limited to 15 minutes each
  • Computer audio recording is available only on paid plans
  • Integrations focus mainly on publishing and education
  • Starter limits each person to 25 videos
  • Starter recordings are limited to 5 minutes
  • Advanced controls and AI require paid plans
Our verdict

ScreenPal is a screen recording and video creation platform for individuals, educators, businesses, and development teams. It supports screen, webcam, or combined recording, microphone narration, screen capture by area, window, or full…

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Loom is a video messaging and screen recording tool for individuals and teams that need to explain work asynchronously. It records a screen, webcam, or both, with microphone and system audio capture. Recordings become shareable links or…

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  1. ScreenPalScreen Recording Software 9.1Free plan
  2. LoomScreen Recording Software 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ScreenPal — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited videos and hosting
    • Paid plans add editing, AI, interactive video, and analytics
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension

    Where it doesn't

    • Free recordings are limited to 15 minutes each
    • Computer audio recording is available only on paid plans
    • Integrations focus mainly on publishing and education

  • Loom — where it wins

    • Records screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
    • Adds sharing, editing, analytics, captions, and AI workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits each person to 25 videos
    • Starter recordings are limited to 5 minutes
    • Advanced controls and AI require paid plans
  • ScreenPal9.1/10 · Free plan

    A feature-rich choice for budget-conscious creators who need more than basic recording.

    Visit ScreenPalFull verdict →
  • Loom9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad screen recorder for teams that communicate through polished async video.

    Visit LoomFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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