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Best Async Video Tools in 2026

Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate

Asynchronous video messaging tools

Key Takeaways
  • Loom is our overall pick for async video in 2026, and our free pick. Overall and free pick: Free plan; cheapest paid plan Business, $18/mo. Rated 4.7/5 across G2 and Capterra (2,944 ratings, Sep 2026).
  • We evaluated 21 async video tools to create this ranking.
  • 7 of the 10 tools listed here have a free plan.
Publications that cover the tools tracked here
  • TechCrunch
  • Bloomberg
  • The Information
  • Fortune
  • The Verge
  • 21 tools evaluated
  • 10 top picks
  • 7 with a free plan

Top 3 async video tools

  1. Loom logo

    Loom

    #1 Top pick

    Record screen and camera for async video messages

    Starting price

    From $18 /mo

    Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026

    4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,944 ratings, Sep 2026

    Our take

    Best overall

  2. Screenrec logo

    Communicate faster with instant video messages and annotated screenshots.

    Starting price

    From $8.32 /mo

    Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026

    4.7 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 1,357 ratings, Sep 2026

    Our take

    Most affordable

  3. Zight logo

    Zight

    #3

    Capture, annotate, and share visual communication instantly.

    Starting price

    From $9.95 /mo

    Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026

    4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,419 ratings, Sep 2026

10 top async video tools compared

Async video tools compared on our take, starting price (cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026), average user rating with each review site's own score, and the hidden cost to watch for.
Loom logo
Loom
Best overall Price: $18/mo 4.7 out of 5, from 2,944 ratings across G2 and Capterra G2 4.7 · Capterra 4.7
Screenrec logo
Screenrec
Most affordable Price: $8.32/mo 4.7 out of 5, from 1,357 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot Trustpilot 4.7 · G2 4.8 Watch out: Premium plan lists "0 GB Cloud Storage"
Zight logo
Zight
Price: $9.95/mo 4.6 out of 5, from 1,419 ratings across G2 and Capterra G2 4.6 · Capterra 4.6
Hireflix logo
Hireflix
Highest rated Price: $75/mo 5.0 out of 5, from 697 ratings across G2 and Capterra G2 5.0 · Capterra 5.0
Soapbox logo
Soapbox
Price: $79/mo 4.4 out of 5, from 1,165 ratings on G2 G2 4.4 Watch out: Bandwidth overages not explicitly detailed
Sendspark logo
Sendspark
Price: Free + paid 4.7 out of 5, from 458 ratings across G2 and Capterra G2 4.7 · Capterra 4.6 Watch out: Potential for seat minimums on custom plans
Claap logo
Claap
Price: $32/mo 4.6 out of 5, from 488 ratings on G2 G2 4.6
Willo logo
Willo
Price: Contact sales 4.6 out of 5, from 283 ratings on G2 G2 4.6 Watch out: Overage fees for responses/SMS beyond limits
Rewatch logo
Rewatch
Price: Free + paid 4.5 out of 5, from 212 ratings on G2 G2 4.5
Covideo logo
Covideo
Price: Not published 4.8 out of 5, from 104 ratings across G2 and Capterra G2 4.8 · Capterra 4.9

Async Video pricing compared

Async Video pricing, as of November 2026
Loom Cheapest paid plan: Business, $18/mo Free plan: Yes (Starter) Billing: Per user, billed monthly
Screenrec Cheapest paid plan: Pro, $8.32/mo Free plan: Yes (Free Forever) Billing: Billed monthly
Zight Cheapest paid plan: Create, $9.95/mo (billed yearly) Free plan: Yes (Share) Billing: Per user, billed yearly
Hireflix Cheapest paid plan: Small, $75/mo (billed yearly) Free plan: No Billing: Billed yearly
Soapbox Cheapest paid plan: Pro, $79/mo (billed yearly) Free plan: Yes Billing: Billed yearly
Sendspark Cheapest paid plan: Not published Free plan: Yes Billing: Not published
Claap Cheapest paid plan: Pro, $32/mo Free plan: Yes (Basic) Billing: Billed monthly
Willo Cheapest paid plan: Not published Free plan: No Billing: Not published
Rewatch Cheapest paid plan: Not published Free plan: Yes Billing: Not published
Covideo Cheapest paid plan: Not published Free plan: No Billing: Not published

Toolradar pricing data, last verified November 2026. Prices are the cheapest paid plan converted to a monthly figure; "Not published" means the vendor publishes no price for a self-serve paid plan. 6 of 10 tools publish a paid price; median cheapest paid plan $25/mo.

Toolradar data

The async video tools market in numbers

Toolradar data: Toolradar tracks 21 async video tools as of November 2, 2026. 76% of the async video tools on Toolradar are free, freemium or open source. Toolradar re-checked the pricing of 71% of async video tools in the last 90 days. Toolradar aggregates 9,317 public user reviews (G2, Capterra, Trustpilot and other review sites) across 13 rated async video tools. The most cross-shopped async video tool is Loom, listed as an alternative to 63 other tools on Toolradar. The most compared async video tool on Toolradar over the last 90 days is Loom, with 352 side-by-side comparisons. Computed from the Toolradar catalog and on-site activity.

  • 21 async video tools tracked
  • 76% are free, freemium or open source
  • 71% of prices re-checked in the last 90 days
  • 9,317 public user reviews aggregated across 13 rated tools
Most cross-shopped async video tools on Toolradar, as of November 2026 Listed as an alternative to the most other tools on Toolradar
Rank Tool Listed as an alternative to
1 Loom 63 tools
2 Zight 25 tools
3 Claap 13 tools
Most compared async video tools on Toolradar, last 90 days to November 2026 Side-by-side comparisons by visitors, last 90 days
Rank Tool Comparisons
1 Loom 352
2 Zight 117
3 Claap 66

Source and method: live async video tools statistics

Async Video leaderboards from Toolradar data

Toolradar ranks Async Video tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.

CSV download of these Async Video leaderboards, licensed CC BY 4.0

Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit

Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.

Counted among 8 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.

Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit, Async Video tools on Toolradar, as of Nov 2026
# Tool Entry plan
1 Screenrec $8.32/mo, billed monthly
2 Clipy $9/mo, billed monthly
2 RecordJoy $9/mo, billed monthly
4 Hirevire $39/mo, billed yearly
5 Velo 2.0 $49/mo, billed monthly

A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 8 of 21 Async Video tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Async Video leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Async Video statistics.

How the top async video tools compare

7 of the 10 async video tools listed here have a free plan (Loom, Screenrec, Zight, Soapbox, Sendspark, Claap, Rewatch); the other 3 (Hireflix, Willo, Covideo) are paid only. Teams on a budget should start with Loom, our free pick.

Rankings are computed from G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions. Editorial policy

Top async video tools

Order: Toolradar ranking score, which is the public review volume times the average rating on G2, Capterra, Trustpilot and other review sites, plus media mentions (recent ones count more). Paid placements are labelled and never change the score. How we rank.

1
Loom logo

Loom

Free plan

Record screen and camera for async video messages

4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,944 ratings, Sep 2026

Loom is a video messaging platform that lets you record your screen, camera, or both to create quick videos for async communication and collaboration.

Used Loom? Rate it
  • Pro: Faster than writing long emails
  • Pro: AI transcriptions in 50+ languages
  • Pro: Easy screen and camera recording
  • Con: Video quality limited on free tier
  • Con: Storage limits for free users
Good value

Loom's pricing is generally fair, offering a generous free tier for basic use.

2
Screenrec logo

Screenrec

Free plan

Communicate faster with instant video messages and annotated screenshots.

4.7 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 1,357 ratings, Sep 2026

ScreenRec is a screen recording and screenshot tool designed to streamline communication and boost productivity by enabling users to quickly capture and share visual information. It allows for recording of the screen, microphone, audio, and webcam, as well as taking annotated screenshots. The tool aims to reduce the need for lengthy text explanations and meetings by providing a clear, visual way to convey messages. ScreenRec is suitable for a wide range of professionals and teams, including developers for code reviews and bug reporting, customer support for resolving issues, designers for feedback, sales for personalized demos, and project managers for assigning tasks. It emphasizes instant sharing with a link copied to the clipboard, content encryption for privacy, and analytics to track video engagement. The platform is built on a business video platform, offering advanced features like content security and management.

Used Screenrec? Rate it
  • Pro: Significantly improves communication efficiency by using visuals.
  • Pro: Easy to use with one-click capture and instant sharing.
  • Pro: Offers strong privacy features with content encryption.
  • Con: Free plan has limited cloud storage (2GB).
  • Con: Advanced features like 4K recording and more users are in paid plans.
Good value

Screenrec's pricing structure is generally fair, offering a generous Free Forever plan with 2GB storage and unlimited recording.

Watch out

Premium plan lists "0 GB Cloud Storage"

3
Zight logo

Zight

Free plan

Capture, annotate, and share visual communication instantly.

4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,419 ratings, Sep 2026

Zight (formerly CloudApp) is a versatile visual communication tool designed to streamline workflows through quick screen recordings, GIFs, and annotated screenshots. It empowers users to clearly convey ideas, provide feedback, and create tutorials without the need for lengthy text explanations or live meetings. It's particularly useful for remote teams, product managers, designers, support staff, and anyone who needs to communicate visually and asynchronously. The platform integrates seamlessly into daily work, allowing users to capture content with a few clicks, add annotations like arrows, text, and highlights, and then instantly share a link to the content. This reduces communication overhead, accelerates feedback loops, and improves clarity in technical and creative discussions. Zight aims to replace long emails and unnecessary meetings with efficient visual messages.

Used Zight? Rate it
  • Pro: Extremely fast capture and sharing
  • Pro: Intuitive annotation tools
  • Pro: Reduces need for long emails and meetings
  • Con: Free plan has limitations on recording length and features
  • Con: Some advanced video editing features are not available
Good value

Zight's pricing is fair, offering a generous free tier for basic needs.

4
Hireflix logo

Hireflix

Paid

Streamline your hiring with asynchronous one-way video interviews.

5.0 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 697 ratings, Sep 2026

Hireflix is a dedicated one-way video interview software designed to help companies save time and money in their recruitment process. It allows hiring managers to create a set of interview questions that candidates can answer by recording video responses at their own convenience, eliminating the need for live scheduling and time zone coordination. This asynchronous approach enables companies to interview a large volume of candidates efficiently. The platform focuses on user-friendliness and offers features for building custom interviews with video and/or text questions, setting time limits, and branding. Recruiters can easily review, rate, and comment on candidate responses as a team, and share them with hiring managers. Hireflix integrates seamlessly with various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other apps via Zapier and Make, ensuring it fits into existing hiring workflows. It's ideal for companies of all sizes looking to optimize their initial screening stages and improve candidate experience.

Used Hireflix? Rate it
  • Pro: Significantly reduces time spent on initial candidate screening.
  • Pro: Offers a highly user-friendly experience for both recruiters and candidates.
  • Pro: Extensive customization and branding options for a professional look.
  • Con: No free tier, only a 30-day free trial.
  • Con: Focuses exclusively on one-way interviews, not live interviews or assessments.
Good value

Hireflix's pricing, starting at $75/month (billed yearly) for the 'Small' plan, appears fair given the 'unlimited' nature of most features.

5
Soapbox logo

Soapbox

Free plan

Capture high-quality videos and screen recordings directly from your browser, with built-in editing and AI tools.

4.4 /5 on G2 · 1,165 ratings, Sep 2026

Soapbox, by Wistia, is a browser-based video recording tool designed for businesses to easily create professional-looking videos. It allows users to record themselves, their screen, or both simultaneously, offering dynamic layouts to highlight key content. The tool includes a built-in teleprompter with AI script generation to help users deliver polished presentations, product demos, talking head videos, and even group interviews or podcasts. Beyond recording, Soapbox integrates seamlessly with the broader Wistia platform, providing in-browser editing capabilities to trim footage, enhance audio, switch layouts, and add custom branding. It also leverages AI to create social clips and offers comprehensive video management, hosting, and marketing features, making it a versatile solution for content creators, marketers, and sales teams looking to produce and leverage video content efficiently.

Used Soapbox? Rate it
  • Pro: Easy to use directly from a web browser, no software download required.
  • Pro: Comprehensive suite of recording and editing tools in one platform.
  • Pro: AI features like script generation and social clip creation save time.
  • Con: Group Recording is currently in beta, which might imply some instability or limited features.
  • Con: Full benefits are realized when integrated with the broader Wistia ecosystem, which may have additional costs.
Fair value

Soapbox's pricing is on the expensive side for individual users, with the Pro tier starting at $79/month billed annually.

Watch out

Bandwidth overages not explicitly detailed

6
Sendspark logo

Sendspark

Free plan

Video messaging for sales teams

4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 458 ratings, Sep 2026

Sendspark is a video messaging platform designed for sales and customer success teams. Create personalized video messages at scale with recording, hosting, and analytics.

Used Sendspark? Rate it
Sendspark screenshot
  • Pro: Easy personalization
  • Pro: Good for outreach
  • Pro: Solid analytics
  • Con: Sales-focused only
  • Con: Limited editing
Fair value

Sendspark's pricing structure is somewhat opaque, with the 'Pro' tier listed at $0 but requiring custom pricing, which can be frustrating for users seeking clear upfront costs.

Watch out

Potential for seat minimums on custom plans

7
Claap logo

Claap

Free plan

AI meeting recorder and sales assistant

4.6 /5 on G2 · 488 ratings, Sep 2026

Claap is an async video messaging platform that reduces meetings. Record your screen with your camera to share updates, give feedback, and explain complex topics. AI transcribes and summarizes videos so viewers can skim. Threads for async discussions on videos. Integrates with Slack, Notion, and your workflow. Replace status meetings with video updates that people can watch on their own time.

Used Claap? Rate it
  • Pro: AI summaries
  • Pro: CRM integration
  • Pro: Sales coaching
  • Con: Sales focused
  • Con: Newer platform
Good value

Claap's pricing is fair, offering a generous free tier and competitive paid options.

8
Willo logo

Willo

Paid

Transform your hiring process with human-friendly video interviewing and candidate screening software.

4.6 /5 on G2 · 283 ratings, Sep 2026

Willo is a video interviewing and candidate screening platform designed to help businesses streamline their hiring process. It enables recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders to conduct asynchronous video, audio, and text-based interviews, significantly cutting down time-to-hire and reducing administrative tasks. The platform supports inviting candidates at scale, customizing interview questions, and integrating with over 5,000 apps and ATS systems. The software is built for high-growth and high-volume hiring, offering features like intelligent question generation, digital ID checks, and anti-cheat systems to ensure authentic responses. Willo prioritizes ease of use for both recruiters and candidates, working on any device and supporting multiple languages. It also provides AI-powered insights, including transcriptions and summaries, to help assess candidates efficiently.

Used Willo? Rate it
Willo screenshot
  • Pro: Significantly reduces recruiter admin time and time-to-hire.
  • Pro: Easy to use for both candidates and hiring managers.
  • Pro: Supports global hiring with multi-language options and low-bandwidth compatibility.
  • Con: Some users reported occasional video glitches during playback.
  • Con: Integration limitations with certain ATS systems were noted, though improvements are on the roadmap.
Good value

Willo's pricing, while not explicitly stated with dollar amounts, appears to cater to different organizational needs with a clear progression of features.

Watch out

Overage fees for responses/SMS beyond limits

9
Rewatch logo

Rewatch

Free plan

Centralize, organize, and share your team's video knowledge asynchronously.

4.5 /5 on G2 · 212 ratings, Mar 2026

Rewatch is a video platform designed for teams to record, share, and manage internal video content. It acts as a central hub for asynchronous communication, allowing users to create screen recordings, webcam videos, and upload existing video files. The platform automatically transcribes all video content, making it searchable and accessible. It's particularly useful for remote and distributed teams looking to reduce meetings, onboard new employees, document processes, and share updates without requiring everyone to be online simultaneously. By organizing video content into channels and providing robust search capabilities, Rewatch helps teams build a searchable knowledge base of their collective video intelligence.

Used Rewatch? Rate it
  • Pro: Excellent for asynchronous team communication
  • Pro: Transcriptions make videos easily searchable and accessible
  • Pro: Reduces the need for live meetings
  • Con: Can be an adjustment for teams used to synchronous communication
  • Con: Reliance on good internet connection for video uploads/playback
10
Covideo logo

Covideo

Paid

AI-driven video messaging platform for dealerships to enhance sales and service communication.

4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 104 ratings, Sep 2026

Covideo is an AI-driven video messaging platform specifically designed for automotive, RV, and marine dealerships to improve communication with leads and customers across sales and service departments. It enables sales teams to create personalized video messages for lead responses, vehicle walkarounds, appointment reminders, and post-appointment follow-ups, which can be shared via email, text, CRM, or social media. The platform provides instant insights into video engagement, helping sales professionals time their follow-ups and close deals more effectively. For service departments, Covideo facilitates transparent repair recommendations. Technicians can record detailed video walkthroughs of inspections, showcasing issues and recommended repairs, which are then approved by managers and shared with customers. Customers can approve or deny repair orders directly from a customized service page. The platform also includes features like audio correction for noisy environments and dual-camera recording. Covideo aims to drive higher lead response rates, increased sales, improved appointment set rates, and enhanced customer satisfaction and repair order approvals through personalized and transparent video communication.

Used Covideo? Rate it
  • Pro: Significantly increases lead response and appointment set rates
  • Pro: Boosts sales and repair order approvals
  • Pro: Improves customer transparency and satisfaction
  • Con: No free tier mentioned, only a free trial
  • Con: Primarily focused on the dealership industry, which might limit broader applicability

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How we ranked these async video tools

We rank by real-world signal: G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions (volume and recency). Pricing is re-checked and the ranking refreshed monthly.

Tools evaluated
21
With free plan
76%
Last updated
November 2026

Toolradar Research

The data behind async video tools

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best async video tool in 2026?

Based on our analysis of 21 async video tools, Loom is our overall async video pick. The next tools on the list are Screenrec, Zight, Hireflix. Rankings use G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions.

What are the top 3 async video tools?

The top 3 async video tools in 2026, ranked by Toolradar, are: 1) Loom, Record screen and camera for async video messages. 2) Screenrec, Communicate faster with instant video messages and annotated screenshots. 3) Zight, Capture, annotate, and share visual communication instantly.

Are there free async video tools?

Yes. Loom is our free async video pick (free plan alongside paid plans). 7 of the 10 tools on this page have a free plan. Among the 21 async video tools we rank, 16 have a free plan.

How do I choose the right async video tool?

Start by defining your team size, budget, and must-have features. Loom is our overall async video pick. Compare all 21 options side by side on Toolradar.

Cite this page: Toolradar, "Best Async Video Tools in 2026", updated November 2026, https://toolradar.com/best/async-video

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