Comparison ·
A Loom alternative that keeps the file
Loom made it easy to record your screen and send a link the moment you stop. Panwise does that too, with one difference: the recording is saved on your computer first, as an MP4 you can always keep.
Why people look for an alternative
- Free plan limits. Loom’s free plan was cut to 25 videos of up to 5 minutes, at 720p.
- Downloads. Getting an MP4 out isn’t always simple, and third-party Loom downloaders are a common search.
- Billing changes. Users reported sharp price rises after free viewer seats were removed.
- Lost uploads. Recordings stuck uploading are a top complaint in reviews.
How Panwise compares
| Loom | Panwise | |
|---|---|---|
| Share a link when you stop | Yes | Yes, with Pro |
| Original file on your computer | Download from Loom | Always: saved as you record |
| Free recording limits | 25 videos, 5 minutes, 720p | No time limit, no watermark, exports up to 1080p |
| If the upload fails | Recordings can get stuck uploading | The file is already on your disk |
| Zooms and editing | Basic | Zooms from your clicks, timeline, captions |
| Where it runs | Desktop app and Chrome extension | Desktop app (Windows, Mac) and Chrome extension |
| Who can watch a link | Public by default | Private by default; open it to anyone if you want |
| Blur private details | Chrome only | Automatic, everywhere |
Loom details as reported in reviews and on Loom’s pricing page up to September 2026. Loom is a trademark of Atlassian; Panwise isn’t affiliated with it.
What Loom still does better
Loom has viewer analytics and is built into many workplaces. Panwise doesn’t have viewer analytics. If you need to see exactly who watched and for how long, Loom may suit you better.
Sharing with Panwise
With Pro, you copy a link to any recording. Links are private by default: invite the people who should watch, or open the link to anyone. Viewers watch and comment in the browser without an account, and the original MP4 stays on your computer either way.
Record your screen with Panwise
Free for Windows 11, Windows 10 and Mac. System audio, microphone and webcam, zooms from your clicks, and an MP4 on your disk. Free exports have no watermark.
Download freeQuestions
- Can I download my recordings?
- You don’t need to. Panwise saves every recording on your disk as an MP4 while you record, and keeps the original even after you share it.
- Is there a free Loom alternative?
- Panwise is free to record and edit with no time limit. Share links come with Pro, billed monthly or yearly.