ScreenSense: A Simple Loom Alternative
If you've been using screen recording tools and feel like they've become bloated with features you don't need, ScreenSense might be worth a look.
What is ScreenSense?
ScreenSense is a screen recording tool built with one goal: record and share quickly. No complex dashboards, no feature overload—just the essentials done well.
What You Get
Recording
- Screen + audio capture in one click
- Resolution options: 720p, 1080p, or 4K
- Record your entire screen or a specific window
Sharing
- Instant shareable links — available immediately, even before processing finishes
- Token-based secure URLs — 64-character random tokens for each video
- Optional expiration dates for time-sensitive content
- Public/private toggle for access control
Streaming
- HLS adaptive streaming — video quality adjusts to viewer's connection
- Smooth playback without buffering issues
- Works across all modern browsers
Engagement
- Timestamped comments — viewers can leave feedback at specific moments
- Reactions — quick feedback with 👍 ❤️ 🔥 👏 🤔
- No account required for viewers to react
Analytics
- Total views and unique viewer count
- Average watch duration
- Completion rate (how many watched the full video)
- Recent viewers list
Pricing
Free Plan
- 1 video
- Unlimited duration
- All features included
Pro Monthly — $7/month
- Unlimited recordings
- Unlimited duration
- Priority support
Pro Yearly — $80/year (~$6.67/month)
- Same as Pro Monthly
- Save with annual billing
No hidden fees. No per-seat pricing. One price for everything.
Open Source
ScreenSense is fully open source. You can see exactly how it works, contribute improvements, or even self-host if you prefer.
Check it out on GitHub.
Who It's For
ScreenSense works well for:
- Developers sharing bug reports or code walkthroughs
- Designers presenting mockups and getting feedback
- Support teams answering questions with visual context
- Founders recording quick updates for their team
- Anyone who wants to share their screen without complexity
Try It
You can start with the free plan—no credit card required. Record your first video and see if it fits your workflow.
Questions? Join our Discord community.