🎥 ClipDeck
The Loom replacement you buy once. Record, trim, export MP4 or GIF — all local.
Record your screen and mic, save everything locally, export MP4 or GIF — no cloud, no monthly bill, no watermark, no upload limits. Your recordings live on your disk, not on someone else's server.
ClipDeck, as it actually looks — a real screenshot, not a mockup.
Features
Source picker with live previews
Record any screen or individual window — thumbnails included.
Microphone audio
One toggle, mixed cleanly with system audio into a single track.
Floating recording pill
Tiny always-on-top timer with a stop button, so the main window stays out of the shot.
Local library
Every recording auto-saves to Videos/Screen Recorder with thumbnails, and plays right in the app.
MP4 export
H.264 + faststart — plays everywhere, with live progress.
Optimized GIF export
Proper two-pass palette generation, not the muddy single-pass junk.
Trim
Set start/end before exporting — no separate editor needed.
100% local
Zero telemetry, zero network calls, zero accounts, zero watermarks.
ClipDeck vs Loom
Loom at $15/mo runs roughly $180/year — $360 over two years. ClipDeck is $29, once.
| ClipDeck | Loom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29 once | $15/mo, forever ($180/yr) |
| Where videos live | Your disk | Their servers |
| Recording length | Unlimited | Limited by plan |
| Watermark | Never | On free tier |
| Works offline | Yes | No |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| MP4 + GIF export | Built in | GIF gated by plan |
| Your data mined for AI | Impossible — it never leaves | Read the ToS |
Loom Business is $180/yr. ClipDeck is $29 once — it pays for itself in under 2 months.
Three steps, no subscription
Buy once on Whop
One-time $29 for the packaged installer, free updates forever.
Pick a screen or window
Live-preview source picker, mic toggle, hit record. A floating pill keeps the timer out of your shot.
Trim & export
MP4 for sharing anywhere, or a properly-paletted GIF for docs and PRs. Files stay in your Videos folder.
Honest answers
Is it really free on GitHub?
Yes — MIT source at github.com/bensblueprints/screen-recorder-desktop. $29 buys the signed installer, 1-click setup and updates.
Does it upload my videos anywhere?
No. There is no cloud. Recordings save to your Videos folder and never leave it unless you share them yourself.
Can I share a link like Loom?
Not built in — that's the honest trade-off. Loom's instant share-link is its killer feature. ClipDeck gives you the file; share it via Drive, Slack or your own hosting.
Does it record webcam?
It records screen or window plus microphone. A webcam overlay isn't in the current feature set — if that's essential, Loom or OBS may fit better.
What about recording length limits?
None. Record until your disk is full.
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Own ClipDeck forever
$29 once. Signed installer, 1-click setup, updates included. No renewal, no account with us, no meter. Or build it yourself from the MIT source — it's the same app.