A free Loom alternative for quick screen recording

Why people look for a Loom alternative

Loom popularized the idea of async video — record a quick walkthrough instead of writing a long message — but its free plan has gotten tighter over time. Free users hit length limits, video count limits, and feature limits that make casual use frustrating.

Most people don't need a full async video platform with transcripts, AI summaries, team libraries, and viewer analytics. They need to record their screen, share a link, and move on. That's the gap GoScreenLink fills.

If you've ever opened Loom just to send a one-minute clip to a teammate or a client and bounced off the upgrade prompts, GoScreenLink is built for exactly that workflow.

What GoScreenLink does instead

GoScreenLink runs entirely in your browser. There's no desktop app to install, no extension to add, and no account required to watch a recording. You hit record, choose a tab, window, or your full screen, and start talking.

When you stop, your video uploads and you immediately get a shareable link. Drop it into Slack, email, a Linear ticket, a Notion page, or a customer support reply. The recipient clicks the link and watches in their browser — no friction.

Recordings stay in your account so you can come back and grab the link again, download the file, or delete the video when it's no longer needed.

Free vs. Loom free: what's actually different

GoScreenLink is genuinely free for the recording-and-sharing workflow. There's no watermark, no 25-minute cap that triggers an upgrade modal, and no credit card prompt before you can finish your first video.

We don't try to compete with Loom on every feature. There's no transcript generation, no fancy threaded comments, no embedded CTAs inside the video player. If you need those, Loom is great. If you just need to send a clip, GoScreenLink is faster and free.

Best for short, async messages

GoScreenLink is at its best for clips that would otherwise be a long Slack message: a quick bug report, a design review, a 'here's how to do that' walkthrough, an answer to a customer question, an update on a project.

It's also great as a Loom alternative for freelancers and small teams who want the link-sharing convenience without paying per seat. Anyone with the link can watch — no need for them to be invited to a workspace.

How to switch from Loom to GoScreenLink

There's nothing to migrate. Open GoScreenLink, click Record, and start using it. Your old Loom links keep working as long as your Loom account does — GoScreenLink lives alongside it for new recordings.

If you find yourself reaching for GoScreenLink for every short clip and only opening Loom for long, polished videos, you've already made the switch.