Screen Charm vs Loom
Loom is great for quick async messages. Screen Charm is built for polished product demos, tutorials, and recordings that need to look professional. Here's how they differ.
macOS only · No sign-up required · Free to try
Screen Charm
Best for polished, professional videos
- Auto-zoom on every click — no editing needed
- Branded backgrounds, device frames
- Works fully offline — no internet required
- Export in 4K MP4, keep files locally
- One-time $79 — no subscription
Loom
loom.com ↗- Instant share link after recording
- Works on Mac, Windows, and browser
- Timestamped comments on shared videos
- Viewer analytics dashboard
- Free tier available (with limits)
Pricing
Loom has a free tier, but it comes with recording limits and Loom branding. Paid plans unlock more.
Screen Charm
$79
one-time purchase
All features. Lifetime access. Future updates included. No monthly fees.
Loom
$18
per user / month (Business)
Free tier: 25 videos, 5 min limit
Business plan. No local export, no 4K. Business + AI plan is $24/user/month.
Loom Business costs $18/user/month ($216/year). Screen Charm is $79 once — paid back in under 5 months compared to Loom's subscription.
Different tools for different jobs
Loom and Screen Charm are built for fundamentally different use cases.
Use Loom for
- •Quick async updates to your team
- •Bug reports and feedback walkthroughs
- •Simple screen shares with a face cam
- •Cross-platform: Mac, Windows, and browser
- •Viewer analytics and engagement tracking
Use Screen Charm for
- •Polished product demos and launch videos
- •Online course and tutorial recordings
- •Landing page and social media videos
- •Professional recordings with auto-zoom
- •Offline-first, private, local workflow
Feature Comparison
A full side-by-side breakdown of every major feature.
| Feature | Screen Charm | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| One-time purchase | ||
| Free tier available | With limits | |
| macOS & Windows | macOS only | |
| Recording | ||
| Auto-zoom on every click | ||
| Webcam overlay | ||
| Works fully offline | ||
| Browser extension / web recorder | ||
| Visual Style | ||
| Branded backgrounds | ||
| Device frames (MacBook) | ||
| Cursor smoothing & customization | ||
| Cursor click highlights | ||
| Editing | ||
| Built-in video editor | Basic | |
| Trim & cut | ||
| Speed control per clip | ||
| Audio | ||
| Mic noise reduction | ||
| Export & Sharing | ||
| 4K export | ||
| Export as MP4 locally | Paid only | |
| Cloud sharing with link | ||
| No account required for viewer | ||
| Viewer analytics | ||
| Timestamped viewer comments | ||
Which one is right for you?
Choose Screen Charm if...
- You want polished, professional-looking recordings
- You need auto-zoom without any editing
- You record for public audiences, not internal teams
- You want to own the software outright
- You need offline recording and local export
Choose Loom if...
- You send quick async updates to teammates
- You need cross-platform support (Mac + Windows)
- You want viewer analytics and engagement data
- You prefer a free tier to start with
- You need to record on Windows
What Screen Charm users say
Raymel Francisco
@pseudokid
“Love it! Earlier I was wondering if there is a screen recorder where I can set a custom backdrop and remove the browser window. It seems like I found that tool.”
Vik
@onlinedopamine
“Sergey's is one of my favorite products — using it every day. Go get the lifetime deal, it's super worth it.”
Adrian Kajda
@adekk
“Congratulations from the happy user. I also think that the market is huge for this app. Great app.”
Pay once, use forever
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Get Lifetime AccessFrequently Asked Questions
Is Screen Charm cheaper than Loom?
Screen Charm is a one-time $79 purchase with lifetime access. Loom's Business plan is $18/user/month ($216/year). Screen Charm pays for itself in under 5 months compared to Loom.
Does Screen Charm have auto-zoom?
Yes. Screen Charm automatically zooms into every click as you record, creating polished, focused videos without any manual editing. Loom records a flat screen capture with no auto-zoom.
Can Screen Charm be used offline?
Yes. Screen Charm works fully offline — no internet connection required to record, edit, or export. Loom requires an internet connection to upload and share recordings.
Does Loom export in 4K?
No. Loom does not support 4K export. Screen Charm exports in up to 4K resolution as a local MP4 file.
Which is better for product demos?
Screen Charm is the better choice for product demos. It adds auto-zoom, branded backgrounds, device frames, and cursor customization, resulting in a polished video that looks professionally edited. Loom is better suited for quick async team communication.
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No sign-up required · Free to try · $79 one-time to unlock all features
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