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Loom vs Rapidemo

Loom vs Rapidemo

Loom and Rapidemo are built for different jobs. Loom is great for quick internal updates you record and send in seconds. Rapidemo is for videos you'll publish: tutorials, product demos, course lessons and launch videos, with automatic zoom animations, cursor smoothing and local, privacy-focused processing. Here is how Rapidemo compares to Loom.

Try Rapidemo Windows 10 and 11

Free to record and edit. License unlocks export.

Rapidemo automates editing and animation

With Rapidemo, you can create engaging, professional-looking videos quickly and without editing skills. It automatically adds zoom animations on clicks, smooths the cursor and exports multiple aspect ratios without re-editing.

Turn clicks into zoom effects

Rapidemo automatically adds zoom animations based on clicks in your recording to make your videos more engaging and easy-to-follow.

Smooth cursor following

Shaky mouse movement is automatically turned into a smooth glide to add polish and make your video beautiful and pleasant to watch.

Multiple layouts in one video

Cut your recording and select a layout like side-by-side or camera overlay for each clip. Layout transitions are animated automatically

Horizontal, vertical and square video

Preview and export different aspect ratios with one click. Rapidemo automatically updates your screen and camera recordings and all animations, no adjustments needed.

Customize your video for maximum impact

Rapidemo's easy-to-use timeline editor lets you quickly change the background, make the cursor bigger, reposition the camera, choose from animated layouts and much more. Rapidemo does the heavy lifting for you - no professional editing skills required.

Video background and padding

Add your style and branding by changing the video background to a wallpaper, photo, gradient or solid color. Change the size of the recording by applying padding.

Change cursor size after recording

Make your video more accessible by increasing the cursor size and choose a theme that fits your content. With Rapidemo, you can change the pointer size and color after recording.

Camera position and size

Customize how your camera overlay appears in the video. You can reposition the camera, change its size and choose from a variety of layouts, like split-screen and camera overlay.

Quick, powerful editing

Rapidemo edits and animates your video for you. In the editor you can tweak just about everything to your liking without needing editing skills.

Rapidemo and Loom comparison

Compare both tools and see which is best for your screen recordings.

	Rapidemo	Loom
General
Privacy-focused recording, editing and exporting
Recording
Record screen, area or window
Record camera and microphone
Speaker notes
Editing
Automatic zoom animations on click
Cursor smoothing
Change cursor size after recording
Reposition camera after recording
Change the background after recording
Transcribe audio
Animated subtitles
Split-screen, overlay and fullscreen layouts in one video
Camera zoom
Exporting
Landscape, portrait and square video without re-editing
Private on-device exports to MP4

Rapidemo covers all 15 categories in this comparison, including 11 Loom doesn't.

When Loom is the better fit

Loom and Rapidemo solve different problems. Pick Loom if:

You record disposable internal messages like bug reports, code walkthroughs, design reviews, and status updates that you want to send in seconds.
You need an instant shareable link with no render step, plus viewer reactions, comments, and emojis on the video itself.
You rely on tight workflow integration with Slack, Jira, Notion, or Atlassian for async team communication.
You're building an HR, onboarding, or internal knowledge library where the social and analytics layer matters more than editing polish.

If you're making videos you'll publish (tutorials, product demos, course lessons, launch videos) and want automatic zoom, cursor smoothing, and cinematic layouts, Rapidemo is built for that.

I've been using Rapidemo to create demos for my team. It's really great for quickly recording professional-looking videos!

Pip @piprees

records team updates

All I had to do was click record, and the demo videos turned out awesome!

Amine @AmineBarchid

records product demos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still got questions? Get in touch.

What is Rapidemo?

Rapidemo is an automatic screen recording app for Windows 10 and 11. It records your screen, cursor, camera, and microphone, then automatically adds zoom animations on clicks, smooths the cursor, generates subtitles, and applies cinematic layouts.

The result: a single take becomes a polished video ready to publish, without professional editing skills. Built for creators, founders, and agencies producing tutorials, product demos, launch videos, and client deliverables.

What makes Rapidemo different from other screen recording tools?

Rapidemo captures more than just your desktop.

It records your screen without the cursor and tracks mouse interactions separately. After the recording, the data is combined and a custom cursor is overlaid on the video.

The tracked mouse data lets Rapidemo create effects and animations based on clicks and cursor movements, automatically. It also enables many cursor customization options in the editor.

Conventional screen recording software captures the screen, including the mouse cursor, requiring professional post processing and editing skills to customize the cursor and animate mouse events.

Can I try Rapidemo?

Yes. You can try all features, just download Rapidemo. To export your recorded video you'll need a license.

What Windows versions does Rapidemo work on?

Rapidemo was tested on Windows 10 and 11. It might work on earlier versions too. If you run into problems we're happy to refund you within our refund policy. ARM64 is currently not officially supported.

Can I record anything on my desktop or just my browser?

Rapidemo is a standalone app. This means that you can record anything on your desktop. This could be the entire screen or a specific window. Optionally, you can record your webcam and microphone too.

Does my lifetime license expire after a year?

No. After purchasing a license, you can use Rapidemo forever. You'll receive updates until one year from the purchasing date. After that you can still use Rapidemo as-is, you'll just miss out on any new features.

What file format are videos exported to?

Rapidemo exports MP4 videos and automatically chooses the best bitrate settings for the chosen aspect ratio, resolution and frame rate.

Is there a student discount?

Yes. There is a 40% educational discount, valid for both lifetime and subscription access. Discounts on subscriptions are capped to one year.

If you have an email address from your university or educational institution you can request a student discount here.

Don't have a university email address? Just send an email with proof of your student status (e.g. student ID) and the type of license you're looking to purchase (monthly or yearly subscription, lifetime license) to tim@getrapidemo.com. I'll get back to you with a discount code shortly.

Who is Rapidemo designed for?

Rapidemo is designed for anyone who wants to create standout screen recordings.

Rapidemo goes beyond conventional screen recording software. It automatically applies animations to create beautiful, easy to follow and engaging videos and includes powerful, yet easy-to-use editing and design tools that don't require professional editing skills.

It's a great choice for creators looking to record tutorials, online courses, product demos, team updates, presentations, how-to videos, onboarding videos, investor updates, community updates, sales videos, promotional content, educational videos and more.

Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied?

Feel free to ask for a refund of your lifetime license (pay once) purchase within 7 days. If the product doesn't meet your expectations, inform us, and we'll promptly reimburse your purchase.

Subscriptions and lifetime license renewals are non-refundable.

Are there versions for MacOS and Linux?

Rapidemo is currently built for Windows 10 and 11. macOS and Linux support is under evaluation, with no committed timeline yet.

Using MacOS today? Check out the excellent Screen Studio .

Is my recording sent to the cloud?

No. Recording, editing, subtitle generation and video processing happens locally on your computer. Rapidemo only sends license-related data and basic error reports to the server. Error reporting helps us create a better user experience and improve Rapidemo. You can opt out of error reporting at any time in the app.

Can I renew my lifetime license to receive updates after expiration?

Yes. Renewals are available for $69. Renew to receive the latest updates for another year or continue using your existing version forever.

Do I need a new license if I switch PCs?

No. If you don't want to use Rapidemo on both PCs you don't need another license. You can just deactivate the license after logging in, and then activate it again on the other PC.

Do I need admin rights to install Rapidemo?

No. You should be able to install Rapidemo without admin rights. If you're in doubt, download Rapidemo for free and see if it works with your setup.

What Rapidemo users are saying

680+ creators record beautiful screen recordings with Rapidemo.