ScreenPal vs Loom
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Screen Recording Software (2026). Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Loom ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #4) for Teams creating tutorials, demos, and async video updates. The fastest tool for recording and sharing async video, with best-in-class collaboration features.
At a glance
| ScreenPal | Loom | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Screen Recording Software (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Screen Recording Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Best for | Affordable all-in-one recorder | Fastest async video messaging |
| Pricing | $ ($3 to $8/mo) | $$ ($12 to $20/mo) |
| HQ | Seattle, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2006 | 2015 |
ScreenPal
The best value option, offering a strong feature set for a low monthly price.
screenpal.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Screen Recording Software (2026)
Loom
The fastest tool for recording and sharing async video, with best-in-class collaboration features.
www.loom.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Screen Recording Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.