Tella alternatives
The main alternatives to Tella are Loom, Screen Studio and Cap. For context: Tella is a screen recording and editing tool that records your screen, camera and audio, then lets you edit and share or export the video for creators and teams. Below is what each alternative does and who it suits, so you can pick by what you need.
3 alternatives are compared here. Facts checked Oct 2026, from each tool's website.
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| Tool | Pricing | Free plan | Lowest paid plan | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tella (the original) | Paid | No | $13/user/mo | No |
| Loom | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $18/user/mo | No |
| Screen Studio | Paid | No | $9/mo | No |
| Cap | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $29/yr | Yes |
1. Loom
Loom is a screen and camera recording tool that lets people record, edit and share video messages with teammates and customers.
Best for: Remote teams, sales, support, engineering and design teams who explain work on video.
As of Oct 2026, Loom has a free plan and paid plans start at $18/user/mo (source: loom.com).
Loom vs Tella
- Loom has a free plan; Tella does not.
- Lowest listed paid plan: Loom $18/user/mo, Tella $13/user/mo.
Top Loom features
- Screen and camera recording. Record your screen and camera bubble from the Chrome extension, desktop or mobile app.
- Video editor. Trim and stitch clips, add backgrounds, and overlay text, arrows and boxes.
- Comments and reactions. Viewers reply with comments, emoji, tasks and CTAs on the video.
2. Screen Studio
Screen Studio is a macOS screen recorder that automatically adds zooms, cursor smoothing and framing to produce polished demo and tutorial videos.
Best for: Mac users who make product demos, tutorials and social videos.
As of Oct 2026, Screen Studio has no free plan and paid plans start at $9/mo (source: screen.studio).
Screen Studio vs Tella
- Lowest listed paid plan: Screen Studio $9/mo, Tella $13/user/mo.
- Tella prices some plans per user; Screen Studio lists flat plan prices.
Top Screen Studio features
- Automatic zoom. Zooms in on clicks and key moments based on what you did while recording.
- Smooth cursor. Smooths raw cursor paths, adds click effects and lets you restyle the cursor later.
- Motion blur. Adds natural blur to fast motion in the recording.
Tella vs Screen Studio · Screen Studio overview · Screen Studio pricing
3. Cap
Cap is an open source screen recorder that records, edits and shares screen and camera videos for individuals and teams.
Best for: Developers, product teams and creators who record demos, bug reports and tutorials.
As of Oct 2026, Cap has a free plan and paid plans start at $29/yr (source: cap.so).
Cap vs Tella
- Cap has a free plan; Tella does not.
- Cap is open source and can be self-hosted; Tella is not.
- Lowest listed paid plan: Cap $29/yr, Tella $13/user/mo.
Top Cap features
- Instant Mode. Uploads while you record, so a share link is on your clipboard when you stop.
- Studio Mode. Records locally in 4K with separate screen, camera and mic tracks, then opens an editor.
- Built-in editor. Add backgrounds, automatic zoom, cursor effects and captions before export.
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