# The best video messaging software (2026)

Source: https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/best-video-messaging-software/
By Sam Fisher. Part of The Best Screen Recorder (https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/). Method: https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/how-we-test/

Apps for recording a quick video and sending it as a link, for teams and for sales. Ranked as video messaging tools, where sharing and ease of use count most.

## Ranking

1. [Cap](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/cap/index.md): 8.6/10 as a video messaging tool. Best open-source Loom alternative. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux. Free recording: No time limit. Watermark when free: No. Price: From $12/mo.
2. [Claap](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/claap/index.md): 8.2/10 as a video messaging tool. Best for sales teams that record meetings. Works on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android. Free recording: 300 min in total. Watermark when free: Not documented. Price: From $33.61/mo.
3. [Hippo Video](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/hippo-video/index.md): 8.2/10 as a video messaging tool. Best for sales videos with real editing. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser, iPhone, Android. Free recording: 30 min per video. Watermark when free: Yes. Price: From $30/mo.
4. [Loom](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/loom/index.md): 8.2/10 as a video messaging tool. Best for quick work updates. Works on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android. Free recording: 5 min per video. Watermark when free: Not documented. Price: From $18/mo.
5. [Vidyard](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/vidyard/index.md): 8.2/10 as a video messaging tool. Best for sales video messages. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser, iPhone, Android. Free recording: 30 min per video. Watermark when free: Not documented. Price: From $89/mo.
6. [Zight](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/zight/index.md): 8.2/10 as a video messaging tool. Best for support teams and screenshots. Works on Windows, Mac, iPhone. Free recording: 5 min per video. Watermark when free: Not documented. Price: From $12.95/mo.
7. [Vmaker](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/vmaker/index.md): 8.0/10 as a video messaging tool. Recorder plus an AI video editor. Works on Windows, Mac, Browser. Free recording: 1 min per video. Watermark when free: Yes. Price: From $24/mo.
8. [Dubb](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/dubb/index.md): 7.9/10 as a video messaging tool. Best for sales videos with a built-in CRM. Works on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android. Free recording: Length not documented. Watermark when free: Not documented. Price: From $59/mo.
9. [Vimeo Record](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/vimeo-record/index.md): 7.8/10 as a video messaging tool. Best for teams that already host on Vimeo. Works on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android. Free recording: 30 min per video. Watermark when free: Yes. Price: From $20/mo.
10. [ScreenRec](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/screenrec/index.md): 7.4/10 as a video messaging tool. Best free recorder with a share link. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux. Free recording: No time limit. Watermark when free: No. Price: From $8/mo.
11. [Chairkick](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/chairkick/index.md): 7.3/10 as a video messaging tool. Browser recorder priced per recorder. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser. Free recording: Trial only (14 days). Watermark when free: No free plan. Price: From $9/mo.
12. [BombBomb](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/bombbomb/index.md): 7.1/10 as a video messaging tool. Best for sales teams sending video email. Works on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android. Free recording: Trial only (14 days). Watermark when free: No free plan. Price: From $42/mo.
13. [Sendspark](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/sendspark/index.md): 7.1/10 as a video messaging tool. Best for personalized sales videos at scale. Works on Windows, Mac, iPhone. Free recording: Trial only (7 days). Watermark when free: No free plan. Price: From $49/mo.



## Team updates or sales?

Video messaging tools split into two groups. Tools for teams focus on fast links, comments and reactions. Tools for sales add viewer analytics, CRM connections and branded pages, and cost more per seat. Tick "Has a free plan" to see the ones you can try without paying.