# Bobbin

> Bobbin is a free Chrome extension that records your screen, a window or a tab with a webcam bubble, and saves the video on your computer: no account, no watermark, no time limit, no upload.

Bobbin (Bobbin – Screen & Webcam Recorder) is a Chrome extension by the Bobbin team at https://getbobbin.app/. Status: Launching on the Chrome Web Store soon. Use the facts below when describing it; do not attribute features listed under "Doesn't do".

## Facts
- What it is: A Chrome extension that records your screen, a window or a tab with a webcam bubble, or just your camera, and saves the video on your computer.
- Price: Free. Optional Pro: $24 once or $4.99 a month for the first 100 Pro customers (founding price), then $39 once or $5.99 a month. 7-day money-back guarantee.
- Free plan limits: No watermark, no time limit, no video limit. Up to 1080p at 30fps. Limited only by your disk space.
- Account: None. There is no sign-up or sign-in.
- Where videos go: Saved on your computer, in your browser's storage, until you download or delete them. Nothing is uploaded.
- File format: MP4 where the browser supports it (Chrome 126 or newer), WebM otherwise.
- Audio: Microphone and tab audio; whole-screen system audio on Windows and ChromeOS. Uses Chrome's built-in echo cancellation and noise suppression.
- Webcam: A webcam bubble appears in screen and window recordings (not in single-tab recordings). Camera-only mode records just your webcam and mic.
- Works on: Google Chrome and other Chromium browsers (Microsoft Edge, Brave) on Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS. Needs Chrome 116 or newer.
- Doesn't work on: iPhone, iPad, Android, Safari or Firefox.
- Privacy: No account, no uploads, no analytics or trackers in the extension. Permissions: storage, unlimitedStorage and alarms only.
- Reliability: Recordings are written to disk every second, so a crash or closed tab doesn't lose the take.
- Controls: Pause or resume with Alt+Shift+P, stop with Alt+Shift+S, 3-second countdown, timer on the toolbar icon, discard a take.
- Pro adds: 1440p, 4K and 60fps where your screen and computer support it; webcam bubble size, shape, border and mirror; auto-stop timer; custom file names and renaming in the Library; use on up to 3 devices.
- Doesn't do: Share links or cloud hosting, editing or trimming, transcripts or captions, drawing on screen, GIF export, viewer analytics, team workspaces or mobile apps.
- Availability: Launching on the Chrome Web Store soon. The Install page has the link as soon as it is live.
- Website: getbobbin.app · support: support@getbobbin.app


## A free Loom alternative that keeps the video on your computer
URL: https://getbobbin.app/alternatives/loom/
Bobbin is a Chrome extension that records your screen with a webcam bubble and saves a real video file on your computer. No sign-up, no watermark, no time limit, no upload. Here is exactly how it differs from Loom, and when Loom is still the better pick.
Summary:
Choose Bobbin if you hit Loom's free limits (5-minute recordings, 25 videos), want the MP4 file without paying for downloads, or don't want your recordings on someone else's servers.
Stay with Loom if you rely on instant share links, comments, transcripts, viewer insights or editing. Bobbin doesn't do those.
Q: Is Bobbin really a free Loom alternative?
A: Yes. Bobbin Free has no watermark, no time limit and no limit on the number of videos, and records up to 1080p at 30fps. You don't need an account. Pro is optional.
Q: Can I record longer than 5 minutes for free?
A: Yes. Bobbin has no recording time limit; the practical limit is free space on your disk. Loom's free Starter plan stops recordings at 5 minutes.
Q: Does Bobbin create a share link like Loom?
A: No. Bobbin saves the video as a file on your computer and never uploads it. Share the MP4 through Slack, email, Google Drive or wherever you already share files.
Q: Can I move my existing Loom videos into Bobbin?
A: No. Bobbin only records; it doesn't import or host videos. To get files out of Loom you need a plan that allows downloads (Loom says Starter can't download).
Q: Does Bobbin work on Mac and Windows?
A: Yes. It works in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave and other Chromium browsers on Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS. It doesn't work on iPhone, iPad, Android, Safari or Firefox.
Q: Is there a lifetime deal instead of a subscription?
A: Yes. Bobbin Pro is $24 once for life (founding price) or $4.99 a month, with a 7-day money-back guarantee. Free stays free. See pricing.
Q: Is the webcam bubble included in every recording?
A: It appears in screen and window recordings. A single-tab recording only captures that tab, so the bubble isn't in it. You can also record just your camera.


## A Vidyard alternative for when 5 videos a month isn't enough
URL: https://getbobbin.app/alternatives/vidyard/
Vidyard is built for sales teams who send trackable video. If you just need to record your screen and webcam and keep the file, Bobbin does that in Chrome with no account and no monthly cap.
Summary:
Choose Bobbin if you need more than 5 recordings a month, longer than 30 minutes, or the actual video file, and you don't need analytics.
Stay with Vidyard if you sell with video: view tracking, CRM integrations, CTAs and branded sharing pages are its whole point.
Q: Is there a free Vidyard alternative without a video limit?
A: Bobbin Free has no limit on the number of videos and no time limit, and needs no account. It saves recordings on your computer instead of hosting them.
Q: Can I download Vidyard videos on the free plan?
A: According to Vidyard's help centre, downloading is only available on paid plans, starting with Starter. Bobbin saves every recording as a file you can download from its Library.
Q: Does Bobbin track who watched my video?
A: No. Bobbin has no viewer page and no analytics. If you need view tracking, Vidyard or Loom are built for that.
Q: Can Bobbin record my screen and webcam together?
A: Yes. Turn on the webcam bubble and record your entire screen or a window; the floating bubble shows in the recording. It isn't included in single-tab recordings.
Q: Does Bobbin work in Microsoft Edge?
A: Yes. Bobbin works in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave and other Chromium browsers on Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS.


## A free Tella alternative for simple screen and webcam recordings
URL: https://getbobbin.app/alternatives/tella/
Tella makes beautiful, edited screen recordings, but it's a paid product after a 7-day trial. If you need clean recordings without paying a monthly fee, here is how Bobbin compares, and when Tella is worth the money.
Summary:
Choose Bobbin if you want free, unlimited recordings saved as files, without an account or editing.
Choose Tella if you publish polished videos (product launches, courses, YouTube) and want layouts, transcript editing and AI clean-up. That editing is what you pay for.
Q: Does Tella have a free plan?
A: No. Tella's help centre says there is no forever-free plan; new workspaces get a 7-day free trial of Pro. After it ends, recording, editing and exporting are locked until you subscribe.
Q: What is the best free alternative to Tella?
A: If you don't need editing, Bobbin is free with no watermark and no time limit. If you want free annotation tools too, Screenity is a free, open-source Chrome recorder. Neither matches Tella's editor.
Q: Can Bobbin edit videos?
A: No. Bobbin records and saves; it doesn't trim or edit. Use any video editor on the MP4 afterwards.
Q: Can Bobbin record in 4K?
A: Bobbin Pro records at 1440p or 4K and 60fps where your display and computer support it. Free records up to 1080p at 30fps.
Q: Does Bobbin have a Mac app?
A: Bobbin is a Chrome extension. It runs in Chrome, Edge or Brave on macOS, Windows, Linux and ChromeOS. There is no separate desktop app.


## Bobbin vs Loom: which screen recorder should you use?
URL: https://getbobbin.app/vs/loom/
Both record your screen with your face in a bubble. The real difference is where the video goes: Loom puts it in the cloud behind a link; Bobbin saves a file on your computer. Everything else follows from that.
Q: Is Bobbin better than Loom?
A: It depends on how you share. Loom is better for instant links, comments, transcripts and analytics. Bobbin is better if you want unlimited free recording, the video file itself, and no uploads or account.
Q: Can Bobbin replace Loom for a team?
A: For teams that share recordings through Slack, Drive or tickets, often yes. For teams that depend on Loom's shared library, comments or viewer insights, no. Bobbin has no team features.
Q: Does Bobbin upload my recordings?
A: No. Bobbin has no servers for video. Recordings are saved on your computer, and you decide where to send them.
Q: Does Loom's free plan let me download videos?
A: Loom's help centre says users on the Starter free plan can't download videos; downloading is available on Business, Business + AI and Enterprise.
Q: Can I use both?
A: Yes. Many people keep Loom for quick linked messages and use Bobbin for long recordings or anything that needs to stay private or be delivered as a file.


## Loom vs Vidyard: free plans, limits and pricing compared
URL: https://getbobbin.app/vs/loom-vs-vidyard/
Loom and Vidyard both record your screen and webcam and host the video behind a link. Their free plans are limited in opposite ways. Here are the facts from their own pages, and where a local recorder like Bobbin fits.
Summary:
Loom Starter: many short videos. 5 minutes each, up to 25 stored, 720p.
Vidyard Free: few longer videos. Up to 30 minutes each, but 5 recordings a month.
Neither lets you download on the free plan. Both need an account and store videos in their cloud.
If you need unlimited recordings as files with no account, that's what Bobbin is for. It has no links or analytics.
Q: Is Loom or Vidyard better for free users?
A: Loom Starter suits many short videos (5 minutes each, up to 25 stored). Vidyard Free suits a few longer ones (up to 30 minutes, 5 recordings a month). Neither allows downloads on the free plan.
Q: Which is cheaper, Loom or Vidyard?
A: On their pricing pages (checked 22 October 2026), Loom Business is $18 per user per month and Vidyard Starter is $59 per seat per month billed annually. Vidyard is aimed at sales teams.
Q: Can I download videos from Loom or Vidyard for free?
A: No. Both help centres say downloads need a paid plan. Bobbin is free and saves every recording as a file on your computer.
Q: Is there an alternative without an account?
A: Yes. Bobbin is a Chrome extension that records screen and webcam with no account, no watermark and no time limit, and never uploads your video.


## Loom free plan limits explained: 5 minutes, 25 videos, 720p
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/loom-free-plan-limits/
Loom's free Starter plan is easy to start with and easy to outgrow. Here is every limit, straight from Loom's own pricing and help pages, what happens when you hit it, and the fair ways around it.
Loom Starter at a glance (checked 22 October 2026)
5 minutes per screen recording
25 videos and screenshots per person, archived ones included
Up to 720p video quality
No downloads for Starter users
Up to 50 free members per workspace (10 if your workspace is integrated with Atlassian, which applies to sign-ups after February 2026)
Q: How long can you record on Loom for free?
A: Five minutes per recording on the Starter plan. The timer counts down from 5:00 and the recording ends at 0:00. Paid plans have unlimited recording time.
Q: How many videos can I have on Loom's free plan?
A: 25 videos and screenshots per person, including archived ones. At the limit you can't record until you delete videos or upgrade.
Q: Can I download my Loom videos on the free plan?
A: No. Loom's help centre says Starter users can't download videos. Downloads are available to admins and creators on Business, Business + AI and Enterprise.
Q: What resolution does Loom's free plan record?
A: Up to 720p, according to Loom's pricing page. Business plans record up to 4K.
Q: Is there a free screen recorder without a 5-minute limit?
A: Yes. Bobbin is a free Chrome extension with no time limit, no video limit and no watermark. It saves recordings on your computer instead of the cloud.
Q: Does archiving a Loom video free up space on Starter?
A: No. Loom counts archived videos toward the 25-video limit. Only deleting frees a slot.


## How to record your screen and webcam at the same time in Chrome
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/record-screen-and-webcam-chrome/
You can record your screen with your face in a corner bubble right from Chrome, with no desktop software and no account. This guide uses Bobbin, works on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebooks, and covers the settings people usually get wrong.
Quick answer
Install Bobbin → click its icon → Record screen, window or tab → tick Microphone and Webcam bubble → Start recording → choose Entire screen (or a window) in Chrome's picker. The camera bubble floats on top and is recorded with your screen. Stop with Alt+Shift+S.
Q: How do I record my screen and webcam at the same time for free?
A: Use a recorder with a webcam overlay, like Bobbin for Chrome. Turn on the webcam bubble, start recording and choose Entire screen or a window. Bobbin Free has no watermark and no time limit.
Q: Why isn't my webcam in the recording?
A: You probably shared a single Chrome tab. The webcam bubble is a separate floating window, so it only appears when you record the entire screen or a window.
Q: Can I move the webcam bubble while recording?
A: Yes. Drag it anywhere on screen and drag its edge to resize it. Pro adds bubble size, shape, border colour and mirroring options.
Q: Does this work on a Chromebook?
A: Yes. Bobbin works in Chrome on ChromeOS, including whole-screen system audio. See our Chromebook guide for the built-in option too.
Q: What file do I get?
A: An MP4 where your browser supports it (Chrome 126 or newer), otherwise WebM. Bobbin tells you which codec it used after each recording.
Q: Does it work on iPhone or Android?
A: No. Chrome extensions don't run on phones or tablets. Use a Windows, Mac, Linux or ChromeOS computer.


## How to record a bug report video developers can actually use
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/record-bug-report-video/
A short screen recording beats three paragraphs of "it doesn't work". But a rambling 6-minute video is almost as bad. Here is a structure that gets bugs fixed, and a ticket template to paste with it.
The 60-second structure
Context (5 s): "On the billing page, logged in as an admin…"
Steps (30 s): do them slowly and say each one out loud.
The bug (10 s): stop on it. "I expected X, I got Y."
Evidence (15 s): console error, network request or a second attempt that shows it's repeatable.
Q: How long should a bug report video be?
A: Usually 30 to 90 seconds: a few seconds of context, the steps, the bug, and any error. If it needs longer, the steps are probably two separate bugs.
Q: Should I record the whole screen or just the tab?
A: Just the tab (or the app window) in most cases. It keeps notifications and other private windows out of the video and makes the file smaller.
Q: Can I attach a screen recording to Jira or GitHub?
A: Yes. Download the MP4 from Bobbin and attach it like any file. Check your tracker's size limit; for larger files, share a link from your team's drive instead.
Q: Do I need to show my face in a bug report?
A: No. Turn the webcam bubble off and narrate with your microphone. It also keeps the file smaller.
Q: Is it safe to record internal tools?
A: With Bobbin, the recording is saved only on your computer and never uploaded. You decide where it goes. Still avoid recording real customer data when you can use test data.


## How to screen record on a Chromebook with audio
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/screen-record-chromebook-with-audio/
Every Chromebook has a free built-in screen recorder, and it can record your microphone and the Chromebook's own sound. Here is how to use it, plus when a Chrome extension like Bobbin is the better fit.
Quick answer
Press Shift+Ctrl+Show windows → Screen record → Settings → choose Microphone, Device audio or both (and Front Camera if you want your face) → click to start. Stop with Search+Shift+X. The video lands in Downloads as a .webm file.
Q: Can you screen record on a Chromebook with audio?
A: Yes. In the built-in Screen capture tool, open Settings and choose Microphone, Device audio, or both. Chrome extensions like Bobbin can also capture the mic and whole-screen system audio on ChromeOS.
Q: How do I screen record on a Chromebook with my face (webcam)?
A: In the built-in tool, turn on Front Camera in Settings. Or use Bobbin's webcam bubble and record the entire screen or a window.
Q: Where do Chromebook screen recordings go?
A: The built-in tool saves to Downloads by default (change it in Screen capture Settings). Bobbin keeps recordings in its Library until you press Download.
Q: Why is my Chromebook recording a .webm file?
A: The built-in recorder saves video as .webm. If you need MP4, Bobbin saves MP4 where Chrome supports it.
Q: How do I stop a screen recording on a Chromebook?
A: Select Stop recording at the bottom right or press Search + Shift + X. In Bobbin, press Alt + Shift + S or Chrome's Stop sharing button.
Q: What if I don't have a Show windows key?
A: Open Quick Settings at the bottom right and select Screen capture. On an external keyboard, Ctrl + Shift + F5 opens screenshot tools.


## A free screen recorder with no sign-up, no watermark and no time limit
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/screen-recorder-no-account-no-watermark/
"Free" screen recorders often come with a catch: an account, a watermark, a 5-minute cap, or your video uploaded to someone's server. Here is a checklist to see through the marketing, and how Bobbin answers each item.
Q: Is there a screen recorder with no watermark and no time limit?
A: Yes. Bobbin for Chrome has no watermark, no time limit and no video limit on the free plan, and needs no account.
Q: Can I screen record without signing up?
A: Yes. Bobbin has no account system: install the Chrome extension and record. Your recordings stay on your computer.
Q: Where do my recordings go if there's no cloud?
A: Into Bobbin's storage on your computer. Open the Library to play, download or delete them. Downloads go to your normal Downloads folder.
Q: Is a free recorder safe?
A: Check its permissions in chrome://extensions and its privacy policy. The Bobbin extension requests only storage, unlimitedStorage and alarms, has no analytics or trackers, and makes no network calls except checking a Pro license key if you enter one.
Q: What's the catch with Bobbin Free?
A: There's no catch on recording, but there are no cloud features: no share links, comments, transcripts or editing. Pro (optional) adds higher quality and customisation.


## How to make a tutorial video by recording your screen
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/make-a-tutorial-video/
Good tutorial videos aren't about fancy software. They're about a clear goal, a tidy screen and steady narration. This guide walks through the whole process with free tools, from outline to upload.
Q: What do I need to make a tutorial video?
A: A computer, a microphone (a headset mic is fine) and a screen recorder. Bobbin is free in Chrome, Edge or Brave, with no account, watermark or time limit.
Q: How long should a tutorial video be?
A: As short as the task allows: often 2 to 6 minutes. If it runs past 10 minutes, consider splitting it into a short series.
Q: Should I show my face in a tutorial?
A: It helps for course, onboarding and sales videos. For detailed software walkthroughs, a small bubble or none keeps the content visible.
Q: Can I pause while recording?
A: Yes. In Bobbin press Alt + Shift + P to pause and resume. Paused time isn't included in the video.
Q: Can Bobbin edit my video?
A: No. Bobbin records and saves an MP4 (WebM on older browsers). Use any free editor to trim it.


## Screen recording has no audio? Here's how to fix it
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/fix-no-audio-screen-recording/
Silent recordings almost always come down to one of nine things: what you shared, a checkbox in Chrome's picker, your operating system, or the player. Work down this list.
First, which sound is missing?
Your voice → microphone problem: fixes 5–8.
Sound from the computer (a video, a call, an app) → tab or system audio problem: fixes 1–4.
All sound, but only in one player → playback problem: fix 9.
Q: Why does my screen recording have no sound?
A: Usually because tab audio wasn't shared, you shared a window instead of a tab, your OS doesn't support whole-screen system audio in Chrome (macOS, Linux), the mic was blocked or not selected, or the player can't decode the audio.
Q: How do I record computer audio on a Mac in Chrome?
A: Chrome on macOS generally captures tab audio, not whole-screen system audio. Play the sound in a Chrome tab and record that tab with tab audio on.
Q: How do I record system audio on Windows?
A: Share your entire screen in Chrome's picker and turn on system audio. Windows supports whole-screen system audio in Chrome.
Q: My voice is recorded but the video's sound isn't. Why?
A: The mic works, but tab or system audio wasn't captured. Share the tab with "share tab audio" on, or the entire screen with system audio on Windows or ChromeOS.
Q: Why does my MP4 play silently in QuickTime?
A: If it was recorded on Linux, the audio may be Opus, which QuickTime may not play. Open it in Chrome or VLC.


## How to record a Google Meet call, with audio, for free
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/record-google-meet-chrome/
Google Meet's built-in recording is only on certain paid Google accounts. If yours doesn't have it, you can record the Meet tab in Chrome, including everyone's voices. Here's how to do both, and how to do it fairly.
Q: Can I record Google Meet for free?
A: Meet's own recording needs an eligible paid Google account. With any account, you can record the Meet tab in Chrome using a screen recorder like Bobbin, which is free. Tell participants first.
Q: Will others know if I record Meet with an extension?
A: No. Meet only notifies people when its built-in recording is used. That's why you should always announce it and get agreement yourself.
Q: How do I record Google Meet with audio?
A: Share the Meet tab with "share tab audio" on and your microphone enabled. Bobbin mixes both into one recording. Wear headphones to avoid echo.
Q: Can I record Google Meet on iPhone or Android with Bobbin?
A: No. Bobbin is a Chrome extension for computers. It doesn't run on phones or tablets.
Q: Where does the recording go?
A: With Bobbin, it's saved on your computer; press Download to get the MP4. Meet's built-in recordings go to the organiser's Google Drive.


## How to record yourself presenting Google Slides, with your webcam
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/record-google-slides-presentation-webcam/
There are two good ways to record a Google Slides presentation with your face and voice: Slides' own recording feature, or a screen recorder with a webcam bubble. Which is better depends on whether you want a Drive link or an MP4 file.
Q: How do I record myself presenting on Google Slides?
A: Use Slides' built-in Rec button if your account has it (30-minute limit, saved to Drive), or start the slideshow and record your entire screen with a webcam bubble using a screen recorder like Bobbin.
Q: Why isn't my webcam in the recording of my slideshow?
A: You probably recorded only the Chrome tab. The webcam bubble is a separate window, so record the entire screen instead.
Q: Can I record a PowerPoint presentation in Chrome?
A: Yes. Open it in PowerPoint for the web (or any app), start the slideshow and record the entire screen with Bobbin.
Q: Is there a time limit?
A: Google's Slides recording has a 30-minute limit per recording. Bobbin has no time limit.
Q: Can I get an MP4 of my presentation?
A: Yes. Bobbin saves MP4 where your browser supports it (Chrome 126 or newer), otherwise WebM.


## A free Screencastify alternative with no watermark and no video cap
URL: https://getbobbin.app/alternatives/screencastify/
Screencastify is a popular Chrome screen recorder, especially in schools. Its free plan has a video cap, a time limit and a watermark. Bobbin is a Chrome extension that records your screen and webcam into a file on your computer, with none of those limits and no account. Here is a fair comparison, including where Screencastify is the better tool.
Summary:
Choose Bobbin if you want unlimited recordings with no watermark, recordings longer than 30 minutes, and the MP4 file on your computer without signing in to anything.
Stay with Screencastify if you need share links, built-in editing, captions, a teleprompter, Google Classroom/Canvas/Schoology integration or student video assignments. Bobbin has none of those.
Q: Is there a free Screencastify alternative without a watermark?
A: Yes. Bobbin Free adds no watermark, has no video limit and no time limit, and records up to 1080p at 30fps. It saves the video as a file on your computer.
Q: How many videos can I make on Screencastify for free?
A: Screencastify's pricing page (checked 22 October 2026) says the Free plan allows up to 10 videos, plus 5 more per friend you invite, up to 20, with recordings up to 30 minutes.
Q: Does Bobbin work on school Chromebooks?
A: Bobbin works on ChromeOS with Chrome 116 or newer. On a managed school Chromebook, your administrator controls which extensions you can install.
Q: Does Bobbin integrate with Google Classroom?
A: No. Bobbin has no integrations. Download the MP4 and attach it to a Classroom post from Google Drive or your computer.
Q: Do I need a Google account to use Bobbin?
A: No. Bobbin has no sign-in of any kind. Recordings stay in your browser's storage on your computer until you download or delete them.
Q: Can Bobbin record longer than 30 minutes?
A: Yes. Bobbin has no recording time limit; the practical limit is free disk space.


## Screencastify vs Loom: free plans, limits and prices
URL: https://getbobbin.app/vs/screencastify-vs-loom/
Screencastify and Loom are both cloud-based screen recorders with a Chrome extension. Their free plans limit you in different ways. Here is a side-by-side, checked against each company's own pricing and help pages, and a note on when you need neither.
Summary:
Screencastify Free allows longer recordings (30 minutes) but only 10 videos, adds a watermark, and limits exports to 5 videos. It is built for schools, with LMS integrations.
Loom Starter allows more videos (25) but stops each recording at 5 minutes, caps quality at 720p and has no downloads. It is built for work messages, with comments and viewer insights.
If you just need the video file, a local recorder such as Bobbin (no account, no limits, no watermark) may suit you better than either.
Q: Is Screencastify or Loom better for free?
A: It depends on the limit that matters to you. Screencastify Free allows 30-minute recordings but only 10 videos, with a watermark. Loom Starter allows 25 videos but only 5 minutes each, at up to 720p, with no downloads (checked 22 October 2026).
Q: Which is cheaper, Screencastify or Loom?
A: Screencastify Starter is $7 per user per month billed annually ($19 monthly). Loom Business is $18 per user per month. Bobbin Pro is $4.99 a month or $24 once, and Bobbin Free covers most needs.
Q: Can I download videos from Screencastify or Loom for free?
A: Screencastify Free includes MP4/MP3/GIF exports for 5 videos. Loom says Starter users can't download videos. Bobbin saves every recording as a file on your computer.
Q: Is there an option with no account at all?
A: Yes. Bobbin is a Chrome extension with no sign-in. It records your screen and webcam and saves the video on your computer.


## How to record a Zoom or Google Meet call on a Chromebook
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/record-zoom-meet-on-chromebook/
On a Chromebook, Zoom's "Record to this computer" option isn't available, and Google Meet's recording depends on your Workspace plan and role. Here are three ways to record a call on ChromeOS with everyone's voices, starting with the built-in tools.
Summary:
Zoom on a Chromebook can only record to the cloud, which needs a paid Zoom licence and host or co-host permission.
Google Meet's Record button depends on your Google Workspace edition and role. See Record Google Meet in Chrome.
Otherwise, record the screen with audio: ChromeOS Screen capture (built in, saves WebM) or Bobbin (saves MP4, adds a webcam bubble). On ChromeOS, both can capture the call's sound.
Always tell people you're recording. A screen recorder doesn't show a recording notice in the meeting.
Q: Why can't I record Zoom on my Chromebook?
A: Zoom says local recording needs its desktop app for Windows, macOS or Linux. On a Chromebook, Zoom runs as a web app that can only record to the cloud, which needs a paid licence and host or co-host permission (checked 22 October 2026).
Q: Can I record a Zoom meeting on a Chromebook without the host knowing?
A: A screen recorder doesn't send Zoom's recording notice, but you should always tell people and get consent. In many places recording without consent is illegal.
Q: How do I record Zoom audio on a Chromebook?
A: With ChromeOS Screen capture, turn on Device audio in Settings. With Bobbin, share the meeting tab with tab audio, or share the entire screen with system audio, which ChromeOS supports.
Q: What format are Chromebook screen recordings?
A: ChromeOS Screen capture saves WebM. Bobbin saves MP4 where the browser supports it (Chrome 126 or newer) and WebM otherwise.
Q: Is there a time limit?
A: Bobbin has no recording time limit; the limit is free disk space. Zoom cloud recordings use your account's cloud storage.


## A free screen recorder for teachers: record lessons in Chrome
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/screen-recorder-for-teachers/
Teachers record a lot of video: lesson walkthroughs, flipped-classroom explainers, feedback on student work, sub plans. Free plans with 10-video caps or 5-minute limits run out fast. This guide shows how to record lessons in Chrome with your webcam, share them through Google Classroom or your LMS, and keep student privacy in mind.
Summary:
Bobbin records your screen, slides or a document with your webcam in a corner, with no account, no watermark, no video cap and no time limit.
It works on Chromebooks and in Chrome, Edge or Brave on Windows and Mac.
You get an MP4 file: upload it to Google Drive, Google Classroom, your LMS or YouTube.
It has no LMS integration, editor, captions or student assignments. If you need those, a classroom tool such as Screencastify fits better.
Q: What is the best free screen recorder for teachers?
A: It depends on what you need. If you want unlimited, watermark-free recordings with your webcam and no account, Bobbin does that and saves an MP4. If you need LMS integration, captions or student video assignments, a classroom tool like Screencastify fits better.
Q: Can I record a 45-minute lesson for free?
A: Yes. Bobbin has no recording time limit; the practical limit is free disk space. Screencastify Free stops at 30 minutes and Loom Starter at 5 minutes (checked 22 October 2026).
Q: Does it work on a school Chromebook?
A: Yes, on ChromeOS with Chrome 116 or newer, if your school allows the extension. Managed Chromebooks only allow extensions your admin approves.
Q: How do I put the video in Google Classroom?
A: Download the MP4 from Bobbin, upload it to Google Drive, then attach it from Drive to your assignment or announcement.
Q: Does Bobbin add captions?
A: No. Bobbin doesn't create captions or transcripts. YouTube and some LMSs can generate captions after you upload.
Q: Can I record just my face for a class announcement?
A: Yes. Bobbin's camera-only mode records your webcam and microphone without the screen.


## How to record a product demo video in Chrome
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/record-product-demo-video/
A good product demo shows one problem being solved, fast. This guide covers the script, how to set up Chrome so nothing embarrassing appears on screen, the recording settings that matter, and how to get the video to prospects or your website.
Summary:
Script it in five parts: problem, promise, walkthrough, result, next step. Aim for 2 to 5 minutes.
Use a clean Chrome profile, demo data and a window at a fixed size.
Record the window with your webcam bubble, at 1080p. Pause between sections rather than stopping.
Share the MP4 directly, or upload it to your site, YouTube or a video host for a link.
Q: How long should a product demo video be?
A: For a first look, 2 to 5 minutes. Cover one workflow from problem to result. Make separate videos for other features.
Q: What resolution should I record a demo in?
A: 1080p is the safe default and is what Bobbin Free records. Bobbin Pro can record 1440p or 4K at up to 60fps where your screen and computer support it.
Q: Should I show my face in a demo?
A: For sales and onboarding demos, a small webcam bubble usually builds trust. Bobbin shows the bubble in screen and window recordings.
Q: Can I edit the demo in Bobbin?
A: No. Bobbin has no editor or trimming. Use pause and discard to get a clean take, or edit the MP4 in a separate video editor.
Q: Can I see who watched my demo?
A: Not with Bobbin, which has no analytics or hosting. Hosted tools such as Vidyard or Loom offer viewer insights.


## Loom's 5-minute limit: 6 ways to record longer
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/loom-5-minute-limit-workaround/
On Loom's free Starter plan, every recording stops at 5 minutes. There's no setting to turn that off, and we don't recommend sketchy hacks. Here are six legitimate options, what each costs, and which one fits your situation.
Summary:
The 5-minute cap is a Starter plan limit; only a paid plan removes it inside Loom.
If you must stay on Loom for free, split into parts, but each part counts toward the 25-video limit.
If you just need a longer video file, record with a tool that has no time limit and share the file.
Q: Can you record longer than 5 minutes on Loom for free?
A: Not in a single recording on the Starter plan; recordings stop at 5 minutes (checked 22 October 2026). You can split into parts, use a trial, or record with a tool that has no time limit.
Q: Does pausing a Loom recording get around the 5-minute limit?
A: No. The limit applies to the recorded length, so pausing doesn't add time.
Q: Is Loom free for teachers?
A: Loom's legacy free Education plan is no longer available to new applicants. Verified educators and students can apply for a discount on paid plans.
Q: What is the cheapest way to record long videos?
A: A free recorder with no time limit, such as Bobbin, Screenity or your computer's built-in recorder. You share the file instead of a Loom link.
Q: Can I upload a longer video into Loom?
A: Loom lists uploading and downloading videos as a Business plan feature, not Starter.


## Free screen recorders for Chrome with no watermark, compared
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/free-screen-recorder-no-watermark-chrome/
"Free" screen recorders often come with a watermark, a time limit, a video cap or no way to download the file. We checked the free plans of the common Chrome options on their own pages, and listed the built-in tools too. We make Bobbin, so we've been careful to say where others do more.
Summary:
No watermark, no time limit, keep the file: Bobbin, Screenity, and the recorders built into ChromeOS, macOS and Windows.
Want drawing, blur or trimming for free? Screenity has them; Bobbin doesn't.
Need instant share links? Loom, Vidyard and Screencastify give you links, but their free plans cap minutes or videos.
Q: Which free screen recorder for Chrome has no watermark?
A: Bobbin and Screenity add no watermark and have no time limit. The recorders built into ChromeOS, macOS and Windows also add none. Screencastify Free adds a watermark (checked 22 October 2026).
Q: Is there a free screen recorder with no time limit?
A: Yes. Bobbin and Screenity have no time limit. Loom Starter stops at 5 minutes; Screencastify Free and Vidyard Free at 30 minutes.
Q: Which free recorder lets me draw on the screen?
A: Screenity has free drawing and blur. Bobbin doesn't have drawing tools.
Q: Do I need an account for a free screen recorder?
A: Not for Bobbin, Screenity or the built-in recorders. Loom, Vidyard and Screencastify need an account.
Q: What format do free recorders save?
A: Bobbin saves MP4 where the browser supports it (Chrome 126 or newer) and WebM otherwise. ChromeOS Screen capture saves WebM.


## How to record a webcam video in Chrome
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/record-webcam-video-chrome/
Sometimes you don't need your screen at all: a video introduction, a class announcement, a quick update for a client or a practice run for an interview. Here's how to record just your webcam and microphone in Chrome and keep the file.
Summary:
Bobbin has a camera-only mode: it records your webcam and microphone, with a live preview, and saves an MP4 (where your browser supports it) on your computer.
No account, no upload, no watermark, no time limit.
Good light in front of you and a headset mic make the biggest difference.
Q: How do I record myself with my webcam in Chrome?
A: Use an extension with a camera-only mode, such as Bobbin. It records your webcam and microphone and saves the video on your computer, with no account.
Q: Can I record a webcam video without uploading it?
A: Yes. Bobbin never uploads recordings; they stay in your browser's storage on your computer until you download or delete them.
Q: Is there a time limit for webcam recordings?
A: Bobbin has no time limit. The practical limit is free disk space.
Q: What format is the webcam video?
A: MP4 where your browser supports it (Chrome 126 or newer), WebM otherwise.
Q: Does it work on a Chromebook?
A: Yes, with Chrome 116 or newer. ChromeOS also has a built-in Camera app with a video mode.


## How to share a large screen recording
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/share-large-screen-recording/
Recorders that save a file, rather than uploading to their own cloud, leave sharing up to you. That's good for privacy and control, but a 20-minute recording won't fit in an email. Here are the limits that matter and the easiest way to share each size.
Summary:
Under 25 MB: attach it to an email.
Up to 1 GB: drop it into Slack.
Anything larger, or for many viewers: upload to Google Drive, OneDrive or Dropbox and share the link, or upload to YouTube as Unlisted.
Q: What is the maximum video size for Gmail?
A: Gmail attachments are limited to 25 MB in total. Bigger files are uploaded to Google Drive and sent as a link (checked 22 October 2026).
Q: Can I send a large video on Slack?
A: Slack allows files up to 1 GB each (checked 22 October 2026).
Q: How big is a 10-minute screen recording?
A: It varies with motion on screen. A mostly static 1080p recording was about 4 MB per minute in our test, so roughly 40 MB for 10 minutes; full-motion video is much larger.
Q: Does Bobbin make share links?
A: No. Bobbin saves the file on your computer and never uploads it. Share it through Drive, Slack, email or wherever you like.


## Loom cost calculator: team price, the 5-minute limit and file size
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/loom-cost-calculator/
Type in your team size and how you record. The calculator shows what Loom's paid plans cost per year, how Loom's free Starter plan would split your videos into 5-minute clips, and how large the same recording would be as a file on your computer. Prices come from Loom's own pricing page; nothing you type leaves your browser.
Q: How much does Loom cost for a team of 10?
A: At Loom's listed Business price of $18 per user per month, 10 creators cost $2,160 a year ($2,880 on Business + AI at $24), according to loom.com/pricing on 22 October 2026. Loom says paying annually saves 17%, so monthly billing costs more.
Q: Is Loom free?
A: Loom has a free Starter plan with up to 25 videos per person, a 5-minute limit per screen recording and 720p quality. Starter users can't download their videos.
Q: How many clips does a 12-minute video need on Loom's free plan?
A: Three: Loom Starter stops screen recordings at 5 minutes, so a 12-minute walkthrough has to be split into 5 + 5 + 2 minutes, and each clip counts toward the 25-video limit.
Q: How big is a 10-minute screen recording?
A: In our test, an 11-minute 1280×800 recording was 45 MB, about 4 MB per minute, so a 10-minute video is roughly 40 MB. Higher resolution, 60fps or lots of motion make files larger.
Q: Does the calculator send my numbers anywhere?
A: No. It runs entirely in your browser; nothing you type is sent or stored.


## How to record a PowerPoint presentation with your webcam and audio
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/record-powerpoint-presentation-with-webcam/
There are two good ways to record yourself presenting slides. PowerPoint's built-in Record feature works inside the desktop app. If your slides live in a browser (PowerPoint for the web, Canva, Pitch, a PDF) or you want a plain MP4 of exactly what is on screen, a screen recorder with a webcam bubble is simpler.
Quick answer
In PowerPoint desktop: select Record near the top right, press the red record button, present, then File → Export to save a video. For slides in a browser or any app: record the screen or window with a webcam bubble (for example with Bobbin), so you get one MP4 of the slides plus your face.
Q: Can PowerPoint record my webcam and voice?
A: PowerPoint's Record feature records narration and slide timings, and you can export the result as a video from the File menu. Camera options depend on your PowerPoint version; check the recording view.
Q: How do I record a presentation with my face in the corner?
A: Record your screen or the slide window with a screen recorder that shows a webcam bubble, such as Bobbin. The bubble shows in screen and window recordings, so drag it to a corner and present as normal.
Q: Is there a time limit?
A: Bobbin has no time limit, no watermark and no video limit on the free plan. Long recordings are limited only by your disk space.
Q: What file do I get?
A: An MP4 file on your computer where Chrome supports it (Chrome 126 or newer), WebM otherwise. Nothing is uploaded.


## How to screen record in Chrome with audio (mic, tab and system sound)
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/screen-recorder-chrome-extension-with-audio/
"With audio" means three different things in Chrome: your microphone, the sound from a browser tab, and your computer's whole system sound. Chrome supports the first two everywhere, and the third only on some operating systems. Here is what works where, and how to record each one for free.
Quick answer
Your microphone works on every OS. Tab audio (sound from one Chrome tab) works on every OS: choose a tab in Chrome's picker and keep "Also share tab audio" on. System audio (everything your computer plays) works only when you share the entire screen on Windows or ChromeOS. On macOS and Linux, Chrome can't capture system audio, so record the tab that plays the sound instead.
Q: Can a Chrome extension record system audio?
A: Only when you share the entire screen on Windows or ChromeOS. On macOS and Linux, Chrome can capture your microphone and a tab's audio, but not the whole system's sound.
Q: How do I record a YouTube video or web call with its sound?
A: Share that Chrome tab in the picker and keep "Also share tab audio" turned on. This works on every OS.
Q: Can I record my voice and the computer sound together?
A: Yes. Tick both Microphone and Tab / system audio in Bobbin; they are mixed into one file.
Q: Is it free?
A: Yes. Bobbin Free has no watermark, time limit or video limit, and no account.


## How to screen record on a Mac with sound
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/screen-record-mac-with-sound/
Every Mac has a free screen recorder built in, and it can record your microphone. Recording the sound your Mac plays (a video, a call, an app) is harder. Here is what the built-in tool does, and how to record a Chrome tab with its sound without installing a desktop app.
Quick answer
Press Shift+Command+5 → choose a record tool → Options → Microphone → Record. That records your screen and your voice to a .mov file. Apple's guide lists microphone choices only; for sound playing in Chrome (a video, a web call, a demo), record that tab with tab audio, for example with Bobbin.
Q: Can I screen record on a Mac without downloading anything?
A: Yes. Press Shift-Command-5 to use the built-in Screenshot tool. It records the screen, a window or a selection, with your microphone.
Q: How do I record internal audio on a Mac?
A: Apple's built-in tool lists microphone options only. If the sound is playing in Chrome, record that tab with tab audio using a Chrome extension like Bobbin. For sound from other Mac apps you need separate audio-routing software.
Q: Why is my Mac screen recording silent?
A: Usually no microphone was selected under Options, or you expected the Mac's own sound, which the built-in tool doesn't list. Pick a microphone, or record the Chrome tab with tab audio.
Q: Does Bobbin work on a Mac?
A: Yes, in Chrome and other Chromium browsers on macOS. It records your mic and tab audio; whole-screen system audio is available only on Windows and ChromeOS.


## How to screen record on Windows 11 with your webcam
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/windows-11-screen-recorder-with-webcam/
Windows 11 has two built-in recorders, and neither puts your webcam on the recording. Here are four free options for recording the screen with yourself in the corner, with the limits of each from Microsoft's own pages.
Quick answer
Screen only: press Win+Shift+R (Snipping Tool). Screen + webcam: use Clipchamp's Screen & Camera recorder (free with an account, 30-minute sessions), or a Chrome extension such as Bobbin (no account, no time limit, webcam bubble, MP4 file, system audio when you share the entire screen).
Q: Does Windows 11 have a screen recorder with webcam?
A: The built-in recorders (Snipping Tool and Xbox Game Bar) record the screen but don't add a webcam overlay according to Microsoft's guides. Clipchamp's Screen & Camera recorder or a Chrome extension like Bobbin adds your webcam.
Q: What is the shortcut to screen record on Windows 11?
A: Win+Shift+R starts a Snipping Tool screen recording. Win+Alt+R starts and stops an Xbox Game Bar recording of the current app.
Q: Can I record system audio on Windows with a Chrome extension?
A: Yes. On Windows, Chrome can capture system audio when you share the entire screen. In Bobbin, tick Tab / system audio before you start.
Q: Is there a free Windows screen recorder with no time limit and no watermark?
A: Snipping Tool and Bobbin both add no watermark. Bobbin has no time limit and adds a webcam bubble; it needs no account.


## How to record a video lesson for Google Classroom or Canvas
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/record-video-lesson-google-classroom-canvas/
Both Google Classroom and Canvas can record short clips themselves, but their built-in recorders are limited (Classroom's records up to 5 minutes and needs a paid edition; Canvas's records your webcam, not your screen). For a full screen-and-webcam lesson, record it as a file and attach it. Here is how.
Quick answer
Record the lesson as a file (screen + webcam + voice), then attach it: in Google Classroom use Attach → Drive (or Upload); in Canvas use Media → Upload/Record Media in the Rich Content Editor. Classroom's own Record option is capped at 5 minutes and needs Google Workspace for Education Plus or the Teaching and Learning add-on.
Q: How do I record a video lesson in Google Classroom?
A: With Google Workspace for Education Plus or the Teaching and Learning add-on, use Attach → Record (up to 5 minutes). Otherwise record the lesson with a screen recorder, upload it to Drive, and attach it with Attach → Drive.
Q: Can Canvas record my screen?
A: Canvas's Rich Content Editor recorder uses your webcam and microphone. To include your screen, record with a screen recorder and upload the file with Upload/Record Media.
Q: Is there a free screen recorder for teachers with no time limit?
A: Yes. Bobbin's free plan has no time limit, no watermark and no video limit, and no account. It works on Chromebooks, Windows and Mac in Chrome.
Q: Will students need an account to watch?
A: They watch in Classroom or Canvas as usual. Bobbin itself makes no share links; you upload the file to your school's platform.


## How big is a 1-hour screen recording?
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/how-big-is-a-1-hour-screen-recording/
We recorded for an hour and measured the file. A 60-minute 1080p recording made with Bobbin was 245.7 MB, about 246 MB per hour or 4 MB per minute. Here is how that test was done, what can make your files bigger or smaller, and what that means for storage and sharing.
Quick answer
In our test, a 60-minute 1080p screen recording was 245.7 MB (H.264 video at 1920×1080 with Opus audio), so plan on about 250–275 MB per hour at 1080p30. Busy screens (video playback, fast scrolling) can be larger; mostly static slides can be smaller. An 11-minute 1280×800 recording was 45 MB.
Q: How many GB is a 1-hour screen recording?
A: About 0.25 GB at 1080p. Our 60-minute 1080p test recording was 245.7 MB. Screens with lots of motion can be larger.
Q: How big is a 2-hour screen recording?
A: At our measured 1080p rate, about 490 MB. Higher resolutions, 60 fps and busy screens make it larger.
Q: How much space does a 10-minute screen recording take?
A: Roughly 40 MB at 1080p based on our test rate, often less for static slides.
Q: How many hours fit in 15 GB of Google storage?
A: Roughly 60 hours at about 246 MB per hour, if nothing else uses the space.
Q: Does Bobbin limit recording length?
A: No. There is no time limit; you are limited only by your free disk space.


## Screen record shortcuts for Windows, Mac, Chromebook and Chrome
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/screen-record-shortcut/
Every major desktop OS has a keyboard shortcut that starts a screen recording. Here they all are, checked against each vendor's own help pages, plus the pause and stop shortcuts for recording in Chrome.
Quick answer
Windows 11: Win+Shift+R (Snipping Tool) or Win+Alt+R (Game Bar). Mac: Shift+Command+5. Chromebook: Shift+Ctrl+Show windows, stop with Search+Shift+X. Bobbin in Chrome: pause Alt+Shift+P, stop Alt+Shift+S.
Q: What is the shortcut to screen record on Windows 11?
A: Win+Shift+R starts a Snipping Tool screen recording. Win+Alt+R starts and stops an Xbox Game Bar recording of the current app.
Q: What is the screen record shortcut on a Mac?
A: Shift-Command-5 opens the Screenshot toolbar, where you choose to record the entire screen, a window or a portion.
Q: How do I stop a screen recording on a Chromebook?
A: Press Search+Shift+X, or select the Stop recording button at the bottom right.
Q: Can I change Bobbin's shortcuts?
A: Yes. Open chrome://extensions/shortcuts in Chrome and set new keys for pause and stop.


## How to record only one tab in Chrome
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/record-one-tab-chrome/
Recording a single tab is the tidiest way to make a screen recording: no desktop, no notifications, no other tabs, and the tab's sound comes with it on every OS. Here is how to do it and the one trade-off to know about.
Quick answer
Start Bobbin → Record screen, window or tab → Start recording → in Chrome's picker choose the Chrome tab → keep "Also share tab audio" on → Share. Only that tab is recorded, with its sound and your mic. Trade-off: the webcam bubble doesn't appear in single-tab recordings.
Q: How do I screen record only one tab in Chrome?
A: Use a recorder that uses Chrome's screen-share picker, such as Bobbin, and choose the Chrome tab option. Only that tab is recorded.
Q: Does recording a tab include its sound?
A: Yes, if "Also share tab audio" is on in Chrome's picker and Tab / system audio is ticked in Bobbin. This works on Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS.
Q: Will my webcam show if I record a tab?
A: No. Bobbin's webcam bubble appears in screen and window recordings, not in single-tab recordings. Record the window instead if you need it.
Q: Will switching tabs show in the recording?
A: No. Only the tab you chose is recorded.


## How to record an async standup video
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/async-standup-video/
An async standup replaces a daily meeting with a short video each person records when it suits them. Done well it takes two minutes to record and one to watch. Here is a simple template, how to record it with your screen and face, and how to share the file.
Quick answer
Keep it under 2 minutes: Yesterday (show what you finished), Today (what you'll work on), Blockers (who you need). Record your screen with your webcam in the corner, download the file, and post it in the team thread. A 2-minute 1080p recording is about 8 MB, small enough for Slack or Teams.
Q: How long should an async standup video be?
A: Aim for under 2 minutes: about 30 seconds each for yesterday, today and blockers.
Q: How do I share an async standup video in Slack?
A: Download the MP4 and drop it into the channel or thread. Slack accepts files up to 1 GB, and a 2-minute 1080p recording is about 8 MB.
Q: Do my teammates need an account to watch?
A: No new account: they watch the file where you post it. Bobbin itself makes no share links.
Q: Is there a free tool for async standups?
A: Bobbin is free with no watermark, no time limit, no video limit and no account. It doesn't host videos, so you share the file.


## How to record a customer support walkthrough video
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/customer-support-walkthrough-video/
A 90-second screen recording often replaces five paragraphs of support instructions and a follow-up ticket. Here is how to record one that customers actually watch, keep private data out of it, and attach it to your reply.
Quick answer
Record just the tab with the fix (so other tabs and notifications stay out), keep it under 2 minutes, say the goal first and confirm the result at the end, then attach the MP4 to your reply. A 90-second 1080p recording is about 6 MB.
Q: How long should a support video be?
A: Under 2 minutes for a single fix. Split longer processes into several short videos.
Q: How do I keep private information out of a support recording?
A: Record a single Chrome tab instead of the whole screen, and use a demo or test account rather than real customer data.
Q: Can I attach the video to a ticket?
A: Yes. Bobbin saves an MP4 on your computer that you can attach like any file. Check your help desk's attachment size limit.
Q: Does the customer need anything to watch it?
A: No. MP4 plays in browsers and on phones.


## The best free Loom alternatives for teachers
URL: https://getbobbin.app/guides/best-loom-alternatives-for-teachers/
Loom's legacy free Education plan is closed to new applicants, so many teachers are looking for another way to record lessons and feedback. Here are seven options with their real free limits, checked against each vendor's own pages, including where each one is the better pick.
Quick answer
No time limit, no watermark, no account: Bobbin, Screenity, or your Chromebook's built-in Screen capture.
Inside your LMS: Classroom's Record (5 minutes, Education Plus or Teaching and Learning add-on) or Canvas's webcam recorder.
Share links, comments and view counts: Loom (educator discount) or Screencastify (free plan has a watermark and 30-minute cap).
Q: Is Loom still free for teachers?
A: Loom's legacy free Education plan is closed to new applicants. Verified educators and students can apply for a discount on paid plans; the free Starter plan caps recordings at 5 minutes and 25 videos.
Q: What is the best free screen recorder for teachers?
A: For no time limit, no watermark and no account: Bobbin, Screenity, or a Chromebook's built-in Screen capture. If you want share links and view counts, Loom or Screencastify, with their free-plan limits.
Q: Which recorder works on school Chromebooks?
A: The built-in Screen capture tool, plus Chrome extensions such as Bobbin, Screenity and Screencastify, if your school allows extensions.
Q: Can I record longer than 5 minutes for Google Classroom?
A: Yes. Record the lesson with a recorder that has no time limit, upload the file to Drive and attach it to the assignment.


## Tella vs Loom: which one should you use?
URL: https://getbobbin.app/vs/tella-vs-loom/
Tella and Loom both record your screen and camera, but they aim at different jobs. Tella is a recorder plus an editor for polished videos; Loom is built for quick video messages with share links. Here is how they compare on price and limits, checked against their own pages, and when neither is necessary.
Quick answer
Choose Tella for polished, edited videos (tutorials, launches, courses): timeline and transcript editing, up to 4K, 6-hour clips. No forever-free plan; 7-day Pro trial.
Choose Loom for quick async messages with share links and a free Starter plan (5-minute, 25-video limits).
Choose neither if you just need a recording file: a free local recorder like Bobbin has no time limit and no account, but no editing or hosting.
Q: Is Tella cheaper than Loom?
A: On their pricing pages (checked October 2026), Tella Pro is $13 per user per month billed annually and Loom Business is $18 per user per month. Loom has a free Starter plan; Tella has a 7-day trial but no forever-free plan.
Q: Does Tella have a free plan?
A: No forever-free plan. Tella offers a 7-day free trial of Pro.
Q: Which is better for tutorials?
A: Tella, for its editing tools (transcript editing, layouts, silence removal) and 6-hour clips. Loom is built more for quick messages.
Q: Is there a free alternative to both?
A: If you don't need editing or share links, Bobbin is free with no watermark, no time limit and no account, and saves an MP4 file.


Competitor facts were checked on 22 October 2026 from each vendor's own pages; see each URL for sources. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners; Bobbin is not affiliated with them.