Screendrop
Screendrop is a free, open-source video and screen recording app for macOS. A beautiful screenshot + screen recording + Loom alternative - all native, self hostable and free. It has 2,139 GitHub stars and is released under the CC0-1.0 license.
About Screendrop
A beautiful screenshot + screen recording + Loom alternative - all native, self hostable and free. The download button always points to the newest release.
Install Screendrop
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
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What is Screendrop?
Screendrop is a free, open-source video and screen recording app for macOS. A beautiful screenshot + screen recording + Loom alternative - all native, self hostable and free. It has 2,139 GitHub stars and is released under the CC0-1.0 license.
Is Screendrop free and open source?
Yes. Screendrop's source code is public on GitHub under the CC0-1.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Screendrop?
Homebrew: brew install --cask fayazara. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.34.0).
Is Screendrop still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 1, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.