Best Video Messaging Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Loom is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Zight and Jumpshare. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Zight. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Emovid at $2.42/mo.
Video messaging gives you a way to record and share an update without arranging a live conversation. Compared on screen recording, webcam recording, and maximum video length, these options can suit different kinds of walkthroughs or messages. Transcription and video editing offer more to weigh after recording, while viewer analytics may be relevant to how you follow up. Bonjoro, Hippo Video, and Jumpshare are among the entries to compare. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing, and consider which recording modes, length limits, and post-recording tools fit the way you communicate.
28 video messaging software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Loom iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$18/mo Webcam recording: Yes
- 2 Zight iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free Webcam recording: Yes
- 3 Jumpshare iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free Screen recording: YesWebcam recording: YesVideo editing: basic
- 4 Hippo Video iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$20/mo
- 5 Bonjoro iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$15/mo
- 6 Emovid iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$2.42/mo Screen recording: YesWebcam recording: YesVideo editing: basic
- 7 Vmaker iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$24/mo Webcam recording: Yes
- 8 Dubb iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$41.58/mo
- 9 OneMob iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$49/mo Screen recording: YesWebcam recording: YesVideo editing: advanced
- 10 Dadan No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$8/mo Webcam recording: Yes
- 11 Cap No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$2.42/mo
- 12 Volley iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$10/mo Screen recording: YesWebcam recording: YesVideo editing: none
- 13 Screencastify No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$7/mo Webcam recording: Yes
- 14 Claap iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5€29/mo Webcam recording: Yes
- 15 Bubbles No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$12/mo Screen recording: YesWebcam recording: Yes
- 16 VideoAsk iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Screen recording: YesWebcam recording: YesVideo editing: basic
- 17 BombBomb iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$36/mo
- 18 Covideo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1
- 19 Tella No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$13/mo Webcam recording: Yes
- 20 SendRec No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Screen recording: YesWebcam recording: YesVideo editing: basic
- 21 RecRam iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7$29/mo
- 22 Sendspark No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1$39/mo
- 23 Airtime Recorder No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9$10/mo Screen recording: YesWebcam recording: YesVideo editing: basic
- 24 Trumpet No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9$45/mo
- 25 Berrycast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Webcam recording: Yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Screen recording | Webcam recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loom | 9.7 | Free plan | $18/mo | Yes | 18 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 2 | Zight | 9.3 | Free plan | — | Yes | 9.95 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 3 | Jumpshare | 9.1 | Free plan | — | Yes | 12 /user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Hippo Video | 9.1 | Free plan | $20/mo | Yes | 20 /user/mo | — | — |
| 5 | Bonjoro | 8.9 | Free plan | $15/mo | Yes | 15 /user/mo | — | — |
| 6 | Emovid | 8.8 | Free plan | $2.42/mo | Yes | 9 /user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Vmaker | 8.5 | Free plan | $24/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 8 | Dubb | 8.4 | Free plan | $41.58/mo | Yes | 42 /user/mo | — | — |
| 9 | OneMob | 8.3 | Free plan | $49/mo | Yes | 49 /user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Dadan | 8.2 | Free plan | $8/mo | Yes | 8 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 11 | Cap | 8.1 | Free plan | $2.42/mo | Yes | 8.16 /user/mo | — | — |
| 12 | Volley | 8.1 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Screencastify | 8.0 | Free plan | $7/mo | Yes | 7 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 14 | Claap | 7.5 | No | €29/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 15 | Bubbles | 7.4 | Free plan | $12/mo | Yes | 12 /user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | VideoAsk | 7.4 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | BombBomb | 7.2 | No | $36/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 18 | Covideo | 7.1 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 19 | Tella | 6.8 | No | $13/mo | No | 13 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 20 | SendRec | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | RecRam | 6.7 | No | $29/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 22 | Sendspark | 6.1 | No | $39/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 23 | Airtime Recorder | 5.9 | No | $10/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 24 | Trumpet | 5.9 | Free plan | $45/mo | Yes | 45 /user/mo | — | — |
| 25 | Berrycast | 5.3 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which video messaging software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Loom is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 9.7. Zight is second and Jumpshare third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Emovid has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.42/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.