A Loom alternative that keeps your videos on your computer
Ethical Tube is a free screen recorder that runs in your browser. Like Loom, it records your whole screen or a single app while you talk. Unlike Loom, it saves the video straight to your computer: there's no account, nothing is uploaded, and there's no 5-minute limit or 25-video cap.
Records everything on one display, including your code editor and terminal.
- Price
- Free
- Account
- Not needed
- Time limit
- None
- Videos are saved to
- Your computer
- Quality
- Up to 1440p
- Works in
- Chrome and Edge
Comparison
Ethical Tube vs. Loom
| Feature | Ethical Tube | Loom Starter (free) | Loom Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free | $15 per creator a month, billed annually |
| Account | Not needed | Required | Required |
| Recording length | No limit | 5 minutes | No limit |
| Number of videos | No limit | 25 per person | No limit |
| Video quality | Up to 1440p | Up to 720p | Up to 4K |
| Download your video | Yes, right after recording | No | Yes |
| Where videos are stored | Your computer | Loom's cloud | Loom's cloud |
| Share links | No, you send the file | Yes | Yes |
| Camera bubble | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Transcripts and editing | No | Transcripts | Transcripts, trimming, and more |
Checked on . Sources: Loom pricing, Loom Starter plan FAQ, Download your Loom video, Loom recording quality.
Loom is a trademark of Atlassian. Ethical Tube isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Atlassian. Loom details come from its public pricing page and help center.
Why switch
Why people look for a Loom alternative
Loom is built around the cloud: every recording uploads to Loom, and you share a link. That's handy for quick team updates, but it comes with trade-offs.
The free plan runs out fast
Loom's free Starter plan stops screen recordings at 5 minutes and keeps up to 25 videos per person.
Downloads need a paid plan
On Starter, you can't download your own recordings. With Ethical Tube, every recording is a file on your computer.
Your screen ends up on someone else's servers
Code, customer data, and internal tools all upload to Loom. Ethical Tube never uploads anything.
One more account to manage
Loom needs a sign-up. Ethical Tube works the moment the page loads.
How it works
Record, stop, and download
Pick what to record
Your entire screen, or a single app like your code editor, design tool, or terminal.
Record with your voice
A 3-second countdown gives you time to switch apps, and floating controls let you pause or stop from anywhere.
Download your video
Watch it back, then save it to your computer. Share the file however you like.
Honest comparison
When Loom is the better choice
Ethical Tube does one job: it records your screen and gives you the file. Loom is a better fit if you need:
- A share link that works the moment you stop recording
- Comments, reactions, and view insights on each video
- Transcripts, captions, and AI summaries
- Desktop and mobile apps
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is Ethical Tube really free?
Yes. Recording and downloading are free, with no account, no watermark, no time limit, and no limit on how many videos you make.
Does Ethical Tube upload my recordings?
No. Your video is recorded in your browser and saved straight to your computer. Nothing is sent to a server.
Can I share an Ethical Tube video like a Loom link?
Not yet. You get a video file instead, which you can send in Slack or email, or upload to Google Drive or YouTube.
What format are the videos?
MP4 in Chrome and Edge on Windows and Mac, which plays in QuickTime, on Windows, and on phones, and uploads to YouTube and Google Drive. On Linux, on Chromebooks, and in Firefox, you get a WebM file instead.
Which browsers does Ethical Tube work in?
Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on a desktop or laptop. Phones and tablets can't record their screen from a web page.
Keep reading
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