Loom vs ScreenPal

Compare these two screen recording tools to find the best option for creating training videos and onboarding content.

Loom logo

Loom

4.5/5

The async video tool that replaced 'can we hop on a quick call' for an entire generation of SaaS teams

From $0/month
ScreenPal logo

ScreenPal

3.5/5

Screen recorder plus editor plus hosting plus quizzing, in one tab

From $0/month

Feature Comparison

FeatureLoomScreenPal
Free Available
Windows Support
macOS Support
Linux Support
Zoom Effects
Auto Captions
Team Collaboration
Audio Recording
Enterprise Security
Script Generation
AI Voiceovers
Auto Article Generation

Loom AI Features

  • Auto titles, summaries, and chapters
  • Filler word and silence removal
  • Edit by transcript
  • Auto meeting recaps and notes
  • Variables and auto CTAs
  • Transcriptions in 50+ languages

ScreenPal AI Features

  • Auto-generated captions
  • Auto-generated titles and summaries
  • AI text-to-speech narration
  • AI video generator
  • AI quiz generation
  • Auto-translated titles, summaries, and transcripts
  • AI background removal

Loom - Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Lowest friction recorder we've tested. One click, you're rolling.
  • Sharing is just a link. No upload, no rendering.
  • Works on every desktop OS and as a Chrome extension
Cons
  • Free plan caps each video at 5 minutes and 25 videos total
  • Editing is intentionally minimal. No timeline, no overlays.
  • Atlassian migration and workspace billing can still be confusing for larger teams

ScreenPal - Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Free tier records up to 15 minutes and includes 10 hosted videos
  • Capture, edit, host, and share in the same product
  • Quizzes and viewer analytics actually plug into training workflows
Cons
  • Free plan caps each recording at 15 minutes and includes 10 hosted videos
  • AI features gated to Max or Team Business
  • Public reviews flag occasional reliability issues on mobile