# Record and edit in Chrome. Share only what you finish.

> Looking for a Loom alternative? ScreenBadger records Chrome tabs for up to 60 minutes free, adds auto zoom and privacy blur, and keeps recordings local.

ScreenBadger records a browser tab or your entire screen for up to 60 minutes on the free plan, then gives you an editor with automatic zooms, privacy blur, and timeline tools. Your recordings stay in your browser until you decide to export or share one.

Web page: https://screenbadger.com/loom-alternative

## ScreenBadger

Record a tab for up to 60 minutes, get automatic zooms that follow your clicks, blur private details, trim and caption on a timeline, and export MP4 or GIF. Recordings stay in your browser, and Cloud adds share links when you need them.

## What Loom does well

Loom is a video messaging platform with apps for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, plus a Chrome extension. Every recording uploads to Loom’s cloud and the link is copied as soon as you stop, which makes it quick for async updates. Transcripts and closed captions are included on every plan, and the Business + AI plan adds AI titles, summaries, chapters, and filler-word removal.

## ScreenBadger vs. Loom

| Feature | ScreenBadger | Loom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price model | Free, one-time Pro, or Cloud subscription | Free, or from $18 per user per month |
| Free recording length | Up to 60 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Free video limit | Unlimited local recordings | 25 videos per person |
| Free export quality | Watermark-free MP4 up to 720p | Up to 720p |
| Platform | Chrome extension (Chromium browsers) | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| What you can record | A browser tab or your entire screen | Full screen, a window, or a tab |
| Automatic zoom on clicks | Yes | Not listed |
| Privacy blur | Auto-masked fields and timed blur | Not listed |
| Editing | Trim, split, speed, dead-time finder | Trim and stitch on Business |
| Captions | Manual, or import SRT/VTT | Automatic transcripts and captions |
| AI features | No | On Business + AI |
| Where recordings live | In your browser | Loom’s cloud |

Competitor details checked October 2026 from their public website and may have changed.

Sources:

- https://www.loom.com/pricing
- https://www.loom.com/products/chrome-screen-recorder
- https://support.atlassian.com/loom/docs/get-started-with-the-loom-chrome-extension/

## Choose ScreenBadger if…

- You want recordings longer than 5 minutes without paying for a subscription.
- You want to polish a video with automatic zooms, trims, and callouts before anyone sees it.
- You record dashboards or admin screens and need sensitive fields blurred.
- You prefer to keep raw recordings on your own computer and upload only the final MP4.

## Choose Loom if…

- You want a native app for Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android.
- You want automatic transcripts, captions, and AI summaries.
- You want a link the moment you stop recording, with no export step.
- You record on your phone as well as your computer.

## The verdict

Loom is built for fast, cloud-first video messages and has strong transcription and AI tools. ScreenBadger suits people who record in the browser and want a free, edited video they control. If your recordings are demos or walkthroughs that need zooms and blur, ScreenBadger fits better.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenBadger a free Loom alternative?

Yes. The free plan records Chrome tabs for up to 60 minutes and exports unlimited watermark-free MP4s up to 720p. There is no cap on how many recordings you keep in your browser.

### Does ScreenBadger have share links like Loom?

Yes, with the Cloud plan. You upload the finished MP4 or screenshot you choose, then share a link or an embed with optional password protection, view analytics, and comments.

### Does ScreenBadger transcribe videos automatically?

No. You can write captions by hand or import an SRT or VTT file. If you rely on automatic transcripts, Loom includes them on every plan.

### Can ScreenBadger record my whole desktop?

Yes. Choose Entire screen in the popup to record a whole display, including desktop apps, at up to 1080p. Automatic zooms and privacy masks only work in tab recordings, so you add those by hand. If you need to record a single window, Loom’s desktop app can do that.

### Which should I choose?

Pick Loom for quick cloud video messages with transcripts. Pick ScreenBadger if you mostly record in Chrome and want longer free recordings, editing, and privacy blur before you share.

## Related

- [Cloud sharing](https://screenbadger.com/features/cloud-sharing): Share a finished video or screenshot with a link or password, and see who viewed it.
- [Auto zoom](https://screenbadger.com/features/auto-zoom): Clicks become smooth, editable camera moves you can adjust on the timeline.
- [No-subscription screen recorder](https://screenbadger.com/screen-recorder-without-subscription): Free to record and edit, with a one-time Pro Lifetime upgrade instead of a subscription.
- [Screencastify alternative](https://screenbadger.com/screencastify-alternative): Unlimited free tab recordings up to 60 minutes, with an editor built in.

Last updated: 2026-10-22