Can I vibecode Loom?

KINDA · weekend project
price $18/moyou'd save $216/yrbuild time weekendcategory 📹 screen recordingreplaced by 0 people

Local screen recording is easy, but instant hosting, permissions, viewer analytics, comments, trimming, and team libraries push it beyond one sitting.

the prompt
Build me a screen-record-and-share tool to replace Loom on macOS. Requirements:

- Two parts: a local recording CLI and a share server on my own VPS.
- Recording: `rec start` / `rec stop` wrapping ffmpeg's avfoundation capture,
  screen plus mic, saved to ~/Recordings/YYYY-MM-DD-HHMM.mp4. No camera bubble.
- On stop: transcode to web-friendly H.264, transcribe with whisper.cpp, then
  upload video and transcript to the server with rsync over SSH.
- The server (Node + Express + better-sqlite3 behind my existing reverse proxy)
  serves each recording at an unguessable /v/<random-id> URL: player, title, date,
  and the transcript below it, searchable in-page.
- `rec stop` ends by printing the share URL and copying it to my clipboard. Target:
  under a minute from stop to link for a 2-minute video.
- The index page listing all recordings stays private (localhost or VPN only); the
  share pages are link-only, no listing anywhere. No accounts, no telemetry.
- Out of scope: viewer analytics, comments, trimming, and team libraries. The
  unlisted URL is the entire permission model.
- README: macOS screen-recording and mic permissions, finding the right ffmpeg
  device index, and the server deploy steps.

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why people still pay

They pay because a Loom link works everywhere and preserves context for the team.

what you lose

xinstant reliable hosting

xpermissions

xcomments

xanalytics

xworkspace libraries

xbrowser extensions

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the escape hatch

Don't feel like building it? These folks already made it free.

CapLoom with your own storage and your own server chores.21kjul 2026open source

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the numbers

Loom pricing

planmonthlyannual (per mo)what you get
starter$0/user$0/userUp to 50 workspace members; 25 videos/person; 5 minutes/video; unlimited-length meeting recordings; 720p.
business$18/user$15/userUnlimited videos and recording length; paid Creator/Admin seat.
business + ai$24/user$20/userUnlimited videos and length plus AI workflows; 14-day trial.
enterprisecustomCustom users and limits; price not public.

free tier50 workspace members, 25 videos per person, 5 minutes per video, unlimited-length meeting recordings, unlimited screenshots and 720p recording.

billingmonthly + annual (about 17% off); 14-day Business + AI trial

hidden costsCreator and Admin roles are paid; Creator Lite is free. Seat counting and billing mechanics differ between direct Loom subscriptions and Atlassian subscriptions.

verified 2026-08-11 · source ↗

questions
Is Loom free?

The free plan allows 25 videos of up to 5 minutes each. Paid is Business at $18/mo (checked 2026-08-07).

Can I vibecode Loom?

Kinda. The core of Loom is buildable in a weekend with the prompt on this page, but there are real gaps: instant reliable hosting, permissions. Read the honest list above before committing.

How much does Loom cost?

Loom costs about $18/month (Business, checked 2026-08-07), which is $216 per year.

What do I lose by replacing Loom?

Honestly: instant reliable hosting; permissions; comments; analytics; workspace libraries; browser extensions. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.

Is there an open-source alternative to Loom?

Yes: Cap (Loom with your own storage and your own server chores.) The prompt is for when you want it exactly your way.

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