Alternatives · Screen Recording
ScreenRec alternatives
ScreenRec compared with 6 alternatives: Loom, ScreenPal, Zight, Monosnap, Awesome Screenshot and 1 more.
ScreenRec has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScreenRecThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Loom | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ScreenPal | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Zight | Free plan · from $9.95/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Monosnap | Free plan · from $2.5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Awesome Screenshot | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| ScreenToGif | Free | Free | Windows |
How each one differs from ScreenRec
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Loom
Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages
- Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
- Only Loom lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Loom lists a browser extension.
- Only ScreenRec lists a Linux app.
- Loom also covers video editing.
Suits: Teams sharing quick recorded walkthroughs instead of scheduling a call
- Free plan · from $4/mo
ScreenPal
Screen recorder, video editor and video hosting in one low-cost suite
- ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe). ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
- Only ScreenPal lists a web app.
- Only ScreenPal lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only ScreenPal lists a browser extension.
- Only ScreenRec lists a Linux app.
Suits: Teachers recording lessons and adding quizzes for their LMS
- Free plan · from $9.95/mo
Zight
Screen recordings, screenshots and GIFs shared as instant links
- Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly). ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
- Only Zight lists a web app.
- Only Zight lists an iOS app.
- Only Zight lists a browser extension.
- Only ScreenRec lists a Linux app.
Suits: Support and success teams answering tickets with a quick recording
- Free plan · from $2.5/mo
Monosnap
Screenshot and screen recording tool with its own cloud storage
- Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
- Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
- Only ScreenRec lists a Linux app.
- Monosnap also covers file sharing.
- ScreenRec also covers transcription and dictation.
Suits: Annotated screenshots with arrows, text and blur on Mac or Windows
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Awesome Screenshot
Screenshot and screen recording extension with cloud sharing
- Awesome Screenshot starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60); $6 billed monthly. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists a web app.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists an iOS app.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists a browser extension.
- Only ScreenRec lists a Linux app.
Suits: People who mainly need annotated full-page browser screenshots
- Free
ScreenToGif
Free Windows recorder that turns screen captures into GIFs
- ScreenToGif is free. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
- Only ScreenRec lists macOS and Linux apps.
- ScreenToGif is open source, according to its own site.
- ScreenToGif also covers video editing.
- ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation and screenshots.
Suits: Short GIFs for bug reports, documentation and tutorials
Limits worth knowing in ScreenRec
- The Free Forever plan is for personal use only; business, client or other professional use needs a paid plan.
- Free accounts are capped at 720p, 50 recordings, 100 screenshots and 10 instant share links a month.
- Pro covers a single user; shared seats start with Premium, which includes 5.
- Only Windows, Mac and Linux desktop apps are offered, and recording without an account stops at 5 minutes.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ScreenRec?
The alternatives to ScreenRec in this directory are Loom, ScreenPal, Zight, Monosnap, Awesome Screenshot and ScreenToGif. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ScreenRec.
Is there a free alternative to ScreenRec?
Yes. ScreenToGif is free to use. Loom, ScreenPal, Zight, Monosnap and Awesome Screenshot have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ScreenRec alternatives work on Android?
The ScreenRec listing does not include an Android app. Loom and ScreenPal list one.
Which ScreenRec alternatives work on iOS?
The ScreenRec listing does not include an iOS app. Loom, ScreenPal, Zight and Awesome Screenshot list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to ScreenRec?
ScreenToGif is described as open source on its own site.
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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