A local Loom alternative for Mac
When you need a finished video, not another workspace
Loom is built for fast cloud sharing and team conversation. RecFlow is for Mac creators who want to finish a polished local video and decide where it goes next.
macOS 13+ · Apple Silicon and Intel · local-first
Different products for different jobs
✓ Supported · × Not included · ◐ Limited or beta · ? Unverified
| Feature | RecFlow Public beta | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Screen and camera recording | SupportedSeparate camera take | SupportedScreen and camera bubble |
| Automatic click zoom | SupportedEditable zooms | UnverifiedNot listed in plan features |
| Resize the cursor after recording | SupportedSize and style controls | UnverifiedMouse emphasis is listed; post-recording resizing is unverified |
| Captions | SupportedGenerated on your Mac | SupportedTranscripts and closed captions |
| Local video file output | SupportedExport from the editor | Limited / betaDownloads listed on Business and above |
| Hosted video library | Not includedProjects stay on your Mac | SupportedPersonal and shared libraries |
| Built-in viewer comments | Not includedUse your publishing platform | SupportedComments and reactions |
| Built-in viewer analytics | Not includedUse your publishing platform | SupportedDepth varies by plan |
Reviewed September 24, 2026 against Loom's official features and RecFlow's current beta documentation. Unverified means we could not confirm support from that source; it does not mean unavailable. Plan limits and features can change. RecFlow streaming remains experimental.
Use RecFlow when the video itself is the deliverable
A launch post, tutorial, course lesson, and evergreen help video need more visual control than a quick status update. RecFlow keeps the recording local and gives you a focused finishing pass before you upload it to the destination you choose.
Keep Loom for conversation
If comments, instant links, viewer analytics, and team spaces are central to the job, Loom is likely the better fit. If the result needs to look like a finished product demo, RecFlow is designed for that.
Questions
Does RecFlow create an instant sharing link?
Not currently. RecFlow's primary output is a local video file that you can upload or share through the service you choose.
Is RecFlow more private than a cloud recorder?
RecFlow keeps recordings, webcam takes, captions, and edit data on your Mac. Your chosen destination still controls anything you upload afterward.
Can RecFlow record a camera and screen together?
Yes. The camera is recorded separately and composited in the editor, so its position and appearance remain adjustable after the take.
Keep exploring
Make the next take launch-ready
Record, refine, and export a polished Mac screen video without handing the project to a traditional editor.
Download RecFlow for Mac