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Best Video Messaging Software in 2026

Video messaging software helps you record and share video without requiring everyone to meet live. Compared on screen and webcam recording, maximum video length, transcription, and editing, the entries also include viewer analytics, free-plan availability, and paid starting prices. Loom, Dadan, and Cap are at the top of the ranking, with Screencastify and Zight next. Think about whether you need to walk someone through what is on your screen, record a webcam message, or review information about viewers. Recording limits and editing tools can shape the fit for your use, while transcription may be useful when you want a text version of a message. The ranking gives you an order in which to compare the options.

  1. 1

    Cap

    by Cap
    Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+4

    Cap combines screen recording, editing, and browser-based sharing, with local recording and storage choices. Check plan limits carefully if you need commercial use or longer shareable links.

    9.2 Free plan · paid from $8.16/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  2. 2

    Berrycast

    Free plan ExtensionMacWeb+1

    Choose Berrycast if you need screen or webcam recording with sharing, comments, and unlimited recording length.

    7.7 14-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Bonjoro

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Bonjoro combines personal video messaging with a separate testimonial collection offering and workflow options.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Claap

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

    Claap connects conversation capture with CRM updates, call scoring and deal-related outputs across desktop, web and mobile.

    7.5 From €29/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  5. 5

    Dadan

    by Dadan
    Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2

    Dadan combines recording, editing, interactive video elements, and team sharing across several platforms.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  6. 6

    Bubbles

    by Bubbles
    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    Bubbles combines automated meeting notes with browser-based screen recording and collaboration.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Dubb

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

    Dubb pairs trackable sales videos and follow-up tools with a separate AI Sales Agent offering. Check the Starter limits and the separate Sales Agent cost when comparing plans.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $42/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    Emovid

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

    Choose Emovid if your messaging calls for asynchronous video or audio, with AI summaries, transcripts, and sharing across email, SMS, links, or embeds.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $9/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Hippo Video

    by Hippo Video
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Hippo Video combines video creation and editing with interactive campaign and sales features. Review the plan-specific allowances and bandwidth notice when choosing a fit.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $20/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    Jumpshare

    Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac+2

    Jumpshare combines screen recording, screenshot tools, file sharing, and engagement analytics, with AI features for turning recordings into several formats.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  11. 11

    Loom

    by Loom
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Loom pairs screen recording with collaboration features, editing tools, and transcripts.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $18/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  12. 12

    OneMob

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Pick OneMob if your team wants to combine personalized video, branded microsites and viewer tracking, with plans that add AI video and follow-up tools.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $49/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    Screencastify

    by Screencastify
    Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2

    Screencastify combines browser-based recording with sharing and team features. Free, Starter, and Pro set different recording lengths and quality limits.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  14. 14

    OpenLoom

    Free plan ExtensionSelf-hostedWeb

    OpenLoom combines screen recording and video messaging with user-owned backend storage and timestamped reactions.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  15. 15

    Vmaker

    by Vmaker
    Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac+2

    Vmaker offers a free plan and paid tiers with different recording, download, storage, and subtitle allowances. Check those limits alongside the listed monthly plan prices before choosing a tier.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $18/mo (annual) Visit site
  16. 16

    VideoAsk

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    VideoAsk combines interactive forms with asynchronous video, audio, and text exchanges. Check the processing-minute limits and Android app restrictions if those affect your workflow.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  17. 17

    Volley

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Volley organizes asynchronous messages and group discussions across mobile, desktop, and web. The free Basic plan sets limits on recording length, message history, Space membership, and file size.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
  18. 18

    SendRec

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    SendRec combines recording, controlled sharing, transcription, and viewing analytics, with both managed and self-hosted options.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from €8/mo Visit site
  19. 19

    Vidyard

    by Vidyard
    Free plan MacWebWindows

    Vidyard combines recording, sharing, and engagement analytics, with plan features ranging from a limited free option to team and enterprise controls.

    6.8 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  20. 20

    Zight

    by Zight
    Free plan iPhoneMacWindows

    Zight offers recording and sharing across macOS, Windows, Chrome, and iOS, with plan limits that vary by storage, recording time, and users.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $9.95/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  21. 21

    Trumpet

    by Trumpet
    Free plan Web

    Choose Trumpet if you want web-based software with e-signatures, CRM integrations, client activity tracking, custom branding, and analytics, and its plan allowances suit your team.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $45/user/mo Visit site
  22. 22

    Airtime Recorder

    by Airtime Recorder
    Free trial MacWebWindows

    Airtime Recorder combines screen and camera capture with trimming and interactive playback. Its trial is limited, and continued access requires a paid plan.

    6.5 From $10/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  23. 23

    BombBomb

    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+2

    BombBomb combines video messaging, viewer analytics, mobile recording, and integrations.

    6.5 Visit site
  24. 24

    Covideo

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Covideo if a dealership needs personalized video messaging, engagement tracking, and service approval workflows across desktop and mobile.

    6.3 Pricing on request · 7-day trial Visit site
  25. 25

    RecRam

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    RecRam supports asynchronous screening with multiple answer formats and recruiter-defined scoring. Consider its recording limit and the differing trial lengths when evaluating the paid plans.

    6.1 From $29/mo · 14-day trial Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

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