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A Loom alternative you can use without signing up or hitting a video limit
Loom’s free Starter plan allows 25 videos of up to 5 minutes each, at up to 720p, and you sign up before you record. Bimb records in Chrome with no account, keeps every recording on your machine, and exports MP4 up to 1080p for free.
Checked 28 Oct 2026 against Loom’s own pages. We make Bimb, so read this with that in mind. Prices change, so check the linked pages.
| Loom | Bimb | |
|---|---|---|
| Account to record | Sign up first | None |
| Free plan | 25 videos, 5 min each, up to 720p | No video or length cap, only your free disk space. MP4 up to 1080p with a small “Made with Bimb” mark |
| Download | Not on the free Starter plan | Saved straight to your disk |
| Paid | Business $18 per user/month | Free to record. Pro $49 early-bird, then $79 one-time |
| Sharing | Instant link | A file you share however you like |
What you give up
- Hosted share links, viewer analytics and comments. Bimb makes a file, not a link.
- A team workspace. Bimb is a single-user tool by design.
- Auto-captions. Bimb has none yet.
Bimb fits if
- You want a video file, not another account.
- You record bug reports, docs and product demos and want each click zoomed in automatically.
- Your recordings shouldn’t leave your machine.
How to switch from Loom in three steps
- Add the free version of Bimb to Chrome. There is no account to make. Pin it so the popup is one click away.
- Record this tab, or a screen or window. Turn on your mic and webcam if you want them. Every click inside Chrome becomes a zoom, and idle stretches can be cut or sped up in one click.
- Pick an export preset and save a WebM, MP4 or GIF file. Keep your old Loom videos where they are; Bimb doesn’t need them.
Questions people ask when switching from Loom
Do I need an account to record with Bimb?
No. You install the extension and record. You sign in only if you buy or manage a Pro licence.
How do I share a Bimb video without a Loom link?
Bimb saves a file (WebM, MP4 or GIF). Attach it to the issue, PR or ticket, or upload it to Drive, Slack or YouTube and share that link.
Can I record my webcam like Loom?
Yes. Turn the camera on before you record. In the editor you can drag the bubble anywhere, resize it, change its shape, mirror it or hide it.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Recording, editing and export all happen in your browser. Plain typing and password fields are never recorded.