Open source · AGPL-3.0 Linux unverified
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$216/yr Business Verified on loom.com, Oct 17, 2026
2 alternatives
Open source · GPL-2.0 Linux Arch/AUR
Install
$ sudo pacman -S obs-studio$ flatpak install flathub com.obsproject.StudioAt a glance
| Alternative | License | Linux | AUR | Self-host | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap | AGPL-3.0 open source | Unverified | — | No | 23.2k★ |
| OBS Studio | GPL-2.0 open source | Yes | Yes | No | 77.2k★ |
Loom alternatives: questions
- Is there a free alternative to Loom?
- Yes. The 2 free alternatives are Cap (open source, AGPL-3.0) and OBS Studio (open source, GPL-2.0).
- How much does Loom cost?
- Loom's Business plan costs $18 a month, which is $216 a year (per user/month). Source: the official pricing page at loom.com, checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Which Loom alternatives run on Linux?
- OBS Studio (Arch extra: obs-studio; Flathub: com.obsproject.Studio).
- Can you self-host a Loom alternative?
- Cap and OBS Studio are desktop apps that run on your own machine, so there's nothing to host.
- Are these Loom alternatives open source?
- Yes. All 2 use OSI-approved open-source licenses: Cap (AGPL-3.0) and OBS Studio (GPL-2.0).
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