OpenLoom
OpenLoom: A privacy-focused recorder with self-hosted sharing, but no editing or transcription. Ranked #26 of 29 in Video Messaging Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for privacy-focused users wanting self-hosted recordings.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPrivacy-focused users wanting self-hosted recordings
- Free planYes
- Paid from$25/mo
- Screen recordingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Self-hosted storage with no per-user pricing
- Records screens, cameras, microphones, and system audio up to 1080p
- Password protection and timestamped emoji reactions
Where it doesn't
- No built-in video editing or transcription
- No viewer analytics beyond basic view counts
- Recording is limited to web and Chrome extension workflows
Our verdict on OpenLoom
OpenLoom is an open-source video messaging tool for individuals and teams that want to record and share screen videos while keeping storage under their control. Its Chrome extension captures entire screens, windows, tabs, camera video, microphone audio, and system audio, while the web viewer provides shareable links, password protection, timestamped emoji reactions, and basic view counts. It fits users who value ownership of recordings over a broader hosted-video feature set.
The pricing structure separates the software from its hosting. The Open Source plan is free, self-hosted, has no per-user pricing, and supports unlimited video length. Supabase Pro hosting is listed at $25 per month and adds 100 GB of storage and 250 GB of bandwidth. Recordings upload to the user's Supabase project, making Supabase the central ecosystem dependency. This model can suit teams that already manage Supabase infrastructure, while requiring more ownership of storage and hosting than a centralized SaaS product.
OpenLoom's standout strength is focused capture and controlled sharing: recordings can reach 1080p, links can be protected by passwords, and password-protected recordings use client-side AES-256-GCM protection. The trade-off is a narrow workflow. There is no built-in editing, transcription, AI summary, mobile recording, or centralized hosting, and viewer analytics are not built in. Choose OpenLoom for privacy-conscious screen messaging and self-managed storage; choose an alternative if editing, searchable transcripts, mobile capture, or detailed engagement reporting are core requirements.
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OpenLoom fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $25/mo |
| Screen recording | Yes |
| Webcam recording | Yes |
| Video editing | None |
| Transcription | No |
| Viewer analytics | No |
| Maximum video length | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Browser extension, Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Supabase |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | openloom.live |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
OpenLoom integrations
OpenLoom lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Supabase
Alternatives to OpenLoom
- LoomA flexible video messenger with strong recording, sharing, analytics, and AI options.9.4
- DadanA broad video messaging platform with 4K recording, AI tools, and a low annual starting price.9.3
- CapA flexible video messenger for technical teams that want open tooling and self-hosting.9.2
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