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OpenLoom vs SendRec
Both stand on video messaging software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionSelf-hostedWeb
OpenLoom combines screen recording and video messaging with user-owned backend storage and timestamped reactions. Check the Supabase free-tier limits and the lack of editing, transcription, and viewer analytics before choosing it.
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Free plan Self-hostedWeb
SendRec combines recording, controlled sharing, transcription, and viewing analytics, with both managed and self-hosted options. The managed free tier is capped, while self-hosting is available under AGPLv3 without seat limits.
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| OpenLoom | SendRec | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Supabase Pro: $25 a month | Pro: €8 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openloom.live | sendrec.eu |
| On video messaging software | #14 of 29 | #18 of 29 |
OpenLoom: what it does well
- Records screens, windows, or tabs with a camera overlay
- Shareable links can have optional password protection
- Viewers can leave timestamped emoji reactions
- Credentials stay in Chrome extension storage
- Free plan includes about one hour of HD recording
What to know first
- Convex and Firebase are listed as coming soon
- Free-tier Supabase projects pause after seven inactive days
- No video editing, transcription, or viewer analytics
- Real usage will likely require Supabase Pro
SendRec: what it does well
- Record screen, camera, or both
- Share links with passwords, email gates, or expiry
- Per-video analytics include engagement heatmaps
- Self-hosted version is free with no seat limits
- Managed recordings are transcribed on EU servers
What to know first
- Free plan limits videos to 25 per month
- Free videos are limited to five minutes each
- Free plan allows one team workspace
- Free monthly quota blocks new recordings until reset or upgrade
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