Screenix
Native Linux screen recorder

Loom Has No Native Linux App. Screenix Does.

Loom works through Chrome on Linux, but there is no native Linux desktop app. In three runs on one Ubuntu 26.04 setup, Screenix Instant reached a share page in an 8.23-second median after Stop, compared with 22.34 seconds for our OBS plus Google Drive workflow.

Why Screenix is the better value

One Linux app. $39/year or $59 once.

Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share without stacking separate tools or giving up local ownership.

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Native Linux

Direct X11 and portal-based capture on supported Wayland desktops

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One complete workflow

Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share

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Your files, your choice

Keep recordings local, use hosted sharing, or bring your own storage

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Simple pricing

$39/yr with hosted sharing or $59 lifetime with your own storage

Screenix Instant vs OBS + Google Drive

Three one-minute tests on Ubuntu 26.04: Screenix reached a share page in an 8.23s median; OBS plus manual Google Drive sharing took 22.34s. The videos are separate prepared takes showing output only.

OBS output

1080p60 full-frame recording. Delivery used a manual Google Drive upload.

Screenix output

1080p60 with four automatic 1.5x zooms driven by recorded clicks and cursor movement.

Three-run Stop-to-link test

Stop to recipient-ready link

Three founder-timed runs per workflow.

Screenix

5.75–9.78s, median 8.23s

OBS + Google Drive

20.25–34.36s, median 22.34s

Post-stop delivery

Google Drive was the real manual delivery path tested.

Screenix

Automatic hosted share page

OBS + Google Drive

Find, upload, change access, copy link

Prepared output treatment

These two prepared takes demonstrate output only, not timing.

Screenix

Four auto-zooms with recorded cursor data

OBS + Google Drive

Unenhanced full-frame capture

  • Screenix was faster in all three Stop-to-link runs on this setup.
  • Both prepared outputs are 1080p60 with microphone audio and no camera.
  • OBS remains the stronger choice for streaming, complex scenes, advanced audio routing, and plugins.
Test setup and limitations

Tested on Ubuntu 26.04 with GNOME Wayland, an Intel Core i9-9900K, an NVIDIA RTX 2060, current Screenix source version 1.6.10, and OBS Studio 32.2.0. The Screenix MP4 does not embed the running app version. Timing started when Stop was pressed and ended when a link opened without authentication. Screenix used its integrated hosted path; OBS used the founder's manual Google Drive path.

This compares two complete delivery workflows on one machine and network, not raw encoder performance or every possible OBS sharing setup. The runs used founder stopwatch observations, output bitrates were not matched, and Loom itself was not timed. An automated sync folder, plugin, or different storage provider could shorten the OBS delivery path.

Try Screenix for 7 days with no credit card. Instant shares have no watermark.

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Record it. Share it instantly.

Finish a recording and turn it into a shareable link without leaving Screenix. It is the fast async workflow people expect from Loom, built directly for Linux.

Configure sharing your way.

Choose your instant recording behavior, sharing defaults, and storage setup directly inside Screenix before you start recording.

Screenix vs Loom

See why Linux creators choose Screenix for polished recordings.

Feature
Screenix
Loom
Native Linux AppLoom has no native Linux desktop app, only a Chrome extension
Native Ubuntu AppScreenix provides a native .deb installed by the quick-install script
Native Fedora & Arch PackagesAvailable on Fedora via RPM and Arch via AUR
Native X11 & Wayland CaptureLoom can capture through Chrome; Screenix uses direct X11 and portal-based Wayland paths
Browser capture
Automatic Smooth ZoomsLoom documents mouse-follow focus tools; Screenix generates editable zooms from recorded clicks
Mouse follow
Camera OverlayPicture-in-picture support
Local-First Project WorkflowLoom organizes recordings in cloud workspaces; paid plans allow downloads
Shareable Video LinksScreenix offers hosted sharing on yearly plans or BYO R2/S3 on yearly and lifetime plans
Offline SupportScreenix recording, editing, and export run locally after activation
No Watermark (Paid)Clean exports on paid plans
Lifetime OptionPay once, own forever
$59
N/A
Subscription PriceLoom lists Business at $18 and Business + AI at $24 on monthly billing
$39/yr
$18 to $24/user/mo
Free TrialScreenix instant shares are watermark-free; edited exports include a small trial watermark
7 days
Free tier (25 videos, 5 min limit)

Loom Was Not Built for Linux

A practical breakdown for Linux recording workflows.

What you lose using Loom on Linux

Loom's Chrome experience is useful for quick cloud messages, but it does not provide the same desktop integration or local project workflow as a native Linux recorder.

  • Recording depends on the browser and extension capture path
  • No native Linux package or direct desktop integration
  • No Screenix-style automatic zoom and cursor polish
  • A cloud-first workflow instead of local projects and exports

What Screenix gives you on Linux

Screenix is built as a native Linux application, not ported or wrapped. It integrates directly with your display server and gives you full control over your recordings.

  • Native recording on Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch, Manjaro, Mint, and CachyOS
  • Direct X11 capture and portal-based Wayland capture on documented desktops
  • Editable zoom and pan effects generated from recorded clicks
  • Local recordings with optional shareable links
  • Offline workflow after activation

Why Linux Users Choose Screenix Over Loom

Three reasons developers and creators choose Screenix

Actually Runs on Linux

Screenix is built specifically for Linux and installs through a native .deb on Ubuntu, an RPM on Fedora, or the AUR on Arch without needing a Chrome extension or a browser.

Your Recordings Stay Local

Loom organizes recordings in cloud workspaces. Screenix keeps original projects local and uploads a video only when you choose instant sharing, hosted sharing, or your own R2/S3 storage.

Automatic Zooms for Polished Recordings

Loom focuses on async messaging. Screenix records click data, generates smooth zooms in the editor, and lets you adjust the result before export.

Built for Linux

Screenix runs natively on Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch, Manjaro, Linux Mint, and CachyOS, no Wine, no workarounds, just native performance.

  • Ubuntu 22.04+
  • Fedora
  • Debian
  • Arch Linux KDE
  • Manjaro Linux
  • Linux Mint
  • CachyOS
  • Direct X11 and documented Wayland support
  • Native .deb, .rpm, and AUR packages

Native Linux App

8GB RAM minimum
Local recording and editing

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Screenix and Loom

Current Sources

The complete Linux workflow

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Try Screenix for 7 days with no credit card. Instant shares have no watermark, while editable exports include a small trial watermark.

No credit card. Instant shares have no watermark. Edited exports include a small trial watermark.

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