A Loom alternative that does not charge for viewers.
Loom is great when the recording IS the deliverable. Screendog is built for the everyday recording — the walkthrough, the update, the explanation — that you want transcribed, organized in a folder, and shared with a link that never expires.
| Capability | Screendog | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Record the screen or upload an existing video | ✓ | Record |
| Whisper transcription on every recording | ✓ | Paid plans only |
| AI auto-writes notes and a summary | ✓ | Paid AI add-on |
| Organize recordings into folders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Captures browser, OS, and viewport automatically | ✓ | — |
| Per-recorder pricing — no viewer logins required | ✓ | — |
| Recordings disappear when a teammate forgets to renew | — | ✓ |
| Polished editor and library for marketing video | — | ✓ |
| Free trial without a credit card | 5 recordings, lifetime | Time-limited |
Why teams switch from Loom to Screendog
Loom raised the price on viewers — the people who never asked to be on the platform. Screendog flips the model: the person doing the recording pays, anyone you share the link with watches in the browser, and recordings keep working as long as the workspace exists. No viewer seats, no surprise renewal emails to your CFO, no links that quietly break when a teammate stops paying.
When Loom is still the better choice
If you are a marketing team recording polished product walkthroughs for a landing page, Loom's editor and AI title generator are excellent. Screendog does not pretend to compete there. We are for people who say "I'll just record a quick video" five times a day to explain something, hand off work, or unblock a teammate — and who want each of those recordings automatically transcribed and sorted into a folder.
Bring your existing footage
You do not have to re-record. Upload a video file you already have — a phone clip, a QuickTime export, an old download — and Screendog transcribes it, writes notes, and drops it into whatever folder you choose. Old Loom links keep working; new recordings and uploads go to Screendog.
Frequently asked
Is Screendog actually free?
The free trial is 5 lifetime recordings, up to 30 minutes each, with full Whisper transcription, AI notes, and shareable links. No credit card. Pro is $29.99/month for unlimited recordings. Team is $100/month.
Does Screendog have a Chrome extension?
No. Recording uses the browser's native Screen Capture API, so there is nothing to install, approve, or update.
Can I upload videos I recorded elsewhere?
Yes. Drop in an existing local video file (WebM, MP4, MOV) and Screendog transcribes it, writes notes, and sorts it into a folder — the same as a fresh recording.
How do I share a recording?
Every recording gets a share link and an embed code. Anyone with the link watches in the browser — no account required, no viewer seat to buy.
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5 recordings on the free trial. Automatic transcripts, AI notes, folders, and shareable links. No credit card.
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