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Arcade alternatives

Arcade compared with 5 alternatives: Supademo, Clueso, Loom, Vidyard and Synthesia.

Arcade has a free plan. Paid plans start at $42.50 per seat / month, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ArcadeThis toolFree plan · from $42.50/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Browser extension
SupademoFree plan · from $38/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Browser extension
CluesoFree plan · from $40/moYesWeb, Browser extension
LoomFree plan · from $18/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
VidyardFree plan · from $59/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SynthesiaFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, Browser extension

How each one differs from Arcade

  1. Supademo

    Interactive product demos, screen recordings and step-by-step guides

    • Supademo starts at $38 per creator / month, billed annually ($50 billed monthly). Arcade starts at $42.50 per seat / month, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
    • Supademo also covers screenshots and AI agents.

    Suits: Sales and marketing teams embedding interactive product demos on a website

    Supademo vs ArcadeSupademo pricing and details

  2. Clueso

    AI platform that turns screen recordings into product videos

    • Clueso starts at $40 per month, billed yearly; $50 billed monthly. Arcade starts at $42.50 per seat / month, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
    • Only Arcade lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Clueso also covers templates and AI agents.

    Suits: Customer education and product teams producing tutorials at volume

    Clueso vs ArcadeClueso pricing and details

  3. Loom

    Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages

    • Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. Arcade starts at $42.50 per seat / month, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
    • Only Loom lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Arcade lists a web app.
    • Loom also covers transcription and screenshots.

    Suits: Teams sharing quick recorded walkthroughs instead of scheduling a call

    Loom vs ArcadeLoom pricing and details

  4. Vidyard

    Video messaging, AI avatars and video hosting for sales teams

    • Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly). Arcade starts at $42.50 per seat / month, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
    • Only Vidyard lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Vidyard also covers AI agents and reports.

    Suits: Sales reps sending personalized video messages to prospects

    Vidyard vs ArcadeVidyard pricing and details

  5. Synthesia

    AI video platform that turns scripts into avatar-presented videos

    • Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). Arcade starts at $42.50 per seat / month, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
    • Only Arcade lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Synthesia also covers templates.
    • Arcade also covers video editing.

    Suits: Training and L&D teams producing videos without filming

    Synthesia vs ArcadeSynthesia pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Arcade

  • The Free plan allows 1 user, 1 published demo and 1 published video, keeps the Arcade watermark and cannot export to GIF or MP4.
  • Blur, pan and zoom, autoplay, branching, forms, insights and shared workspaces all start on Growth, which covers up to 10 users.
  • HTML capture, the API, SSO, custom domains, collections and version history are Enterprise only.
  • At 50 credits per 30 seconds, the Free plan's 200 monthly credits cover about 2 minutes of AI video; credit top-ups need Growth.
Arcade pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Arcade?

The alternatives to Arcade in this directory are Supademo, Clueso, Loom, Vidyard and Synthesia. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Arcade.

Is there a free alternative to Arcade?

Yes. Supademo, Clueso, Loom, Vidyard and Synthesia have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Arcade alternatives work on Android?

The Arcade listing does not include an Android app. Loom and Vidyard list one.

Which Arcade alternatives work on iOS?

The Arcade listing does not include an iOS app. Loom and Vidyard list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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