A Loom alternative built for engineers, not marketing teams.
Loom is great when the recording IS the deliverable. Screendog is built for when the recording is the EVIDENCE — a step on the way to a fixed bug, a closed ticket, a merged PR.
| Capability | Screendog | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-generates a structured bug ticket | ✓ | — |
| Files straight to Linear / GitHub / Notion / Slack / Jira via the real API | ✓ | Manual copy-paste |
| Captures browser, OS, and viewport automatically | ✓ | — |
| Whisper transcription on every recording | ✓ | Paid plans only |
| 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 Loom" five times a day to explain bugs, hand off QA, or unblock a teammate — and who want each of those recordings to land in Linear or GitHub Issues automatically.
Migrating from Loom to Screendog
There is no import flow, and there should not be one. Old Loom links keep working as long as your Loom subscription does. New recordings go to Screendog. Most teams switch by changing one bookmark.
Frequently asked
Is Screendog actually free?
The free trial is 5 lifetime recordings, up to 30 minutes each, with full Whisper transcription 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 import my existing Loom library?
No. Old recordings stay on Loom; new ones go to Screendog. A clean break is faster than a half-finished migration.
Does Screendog file Jira tickets?
Yes. Jira is a live integration. Paste an Atlassian API token, your site URL, and a project key in workspace settings; Screendog files via Jira's REST v2 `POST /rest/api/2/issue` with severity-mapped priority and type-mapped issuetype. Atlassian Cloud only today.
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