If you used Claap for walkthrough videos, look for a dedicated screen recorder that keeps recording and sharing quick. If your videos are polished tutorials, choose a tool with stronger editing, and if you mainly show off your product, an interactive demo builder may serve you better than video. Eight options follow, in no particular order.
Claap has changed direction. Its homepage now leads with recording every sales call, meeting and email, filling your CRM, coaching reps and forecasting deals. That's a clear focus for sales teams, but it's a long way from the quick walkthrough videos many teams first used it for. If that's what you need, the tools below are much closer to the job.
Recording, sharing and what viewers see
The thing to test in any replacement is how recordings are made and shared, and what editing and viewer insight come with them. A walkthrough tool earns its place when someone can hit record, talk through a screen and send a link within a minute. Anything that adds friction there will quietly stop being used.
After that, look at editing and viewers. Can you trim a mistake without re-recording? Can you add captions? Can you see who watched and where they stopped? Some tools here put editing first, some put speed first, and one swaps video for clickable demos. Tools in this category split by who they're built for and how much you set up yourself, so run the same real task through each before you decide.
Four ways to show your screen
Quick recordings you send as a link
Loom and ScreenPal are built for speed: record, share, move on. They suit internal updates, quick answers to customer questions and short how-tos. CleanShot belongs nearby for Mac users who mostly want fast screenshots and short clips with annotation.
Edited tutorials and launch videos
Tella, Descript and Arcade lean towards a more finished result. One records several sources and edits with AI, one lets you edit by changing the transcript, and one is aimed at marketing teams making launch videos and tutorials.
Lessons and training
Screencastify is pitched at teachers and trainers, with lessons, assignments and assessments in mind. It's worth a look for internal training teams as well as schools.
Interactive demos instead of video
Supademo builds clickable product demos rather than recordings. If your walkthroughs are mostly showing prospects or new users around your product, an interactive demo can be easier to follow than a video.
The recorders and editors, A to Z
In no particular order of preference. Each line sums up the vendor's own description.
Arcade
Best for: Marketing teams turning an idea into a polished launch video, tutorial or social clip, per the vendor.
CleanShot
Best for: Mac users who want screenshots and screen recordings with annotation, cloud uploads and scrolling capture, as the vendor lists it.
Descript
Best for: Creators and teams who'd like to edit video and audio the way they edit a document, from recording to publishing, per the vendor; a free plan is named.
Loom
Best for: People sending quick screen recordings from Mac or PC; the vendor bills it as a free recorder with editing and video storage.
Screencastify
Best for: Teachers and trainers recording, editing and sharing videos for lessons, how-tos, assignments and assessments, according to the vendor.
ScreenPal
Best for: Anyone wanting to capture, create and share videos and images for clear visual communication; a free plan is named on the vendor's site.
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Supademo
Best for: Sales, success and training teams building interactive product demos with AI, which the vendor pitches across the whole customer journey.
Tella
Best for: Creators recording screen, camera, mic and system audio, then editing with AI before sharing or exporting, per the vendor.
Eight tools in a single table
| Tool | Format | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Arcade | AI video for marketing | Launch videos, tutorials and social clips |
| CleanShot | Mac screenshot and recording | Quick captures with annotation on a Mac |
| Descript | Text-based video and audio editor | Editing recordings by editing the transcript |
| Loom | Screen recorder | Fast walkthroughs on Mac and PC |
| Screencastify | Recording for education and training | Lessons, how-tos, assignments and assessments |
| ScreenPal | Capture and sharing tools | Simple videos and images for everyday communication |
| Supademo | Interactive demo builder | Clickable product demos instead of plain video |
| Tella | Recording with AI editing | Polished recordings of screen and camera |
My advice for teams changing video tools
Don't judge these on a polished demo video. Record the same real walkthrough in each, such as showing a colleague how to file an expense or a customer how to set up an account, and time how long it takes from opening the tool to sending a link. That number tells you more about everyday use than any feature list.
Think about where your videos live afterwards, too. If they end up in a help centre, a course or a CRM, check how easily each tool embeds or exports them. Recordings can capture personal data on screen, so tidy up before you hit record and follow your own policies on sharing. For a wider look at the category, see my guide on choosing screen recording software for tutorials, and if you'd rather start with free software, my list of free and open source screen recorders is a good place to begin.
Moving your video library
- List the recordings people still use, such as onboarding videos and help articles, and ignore the rest.
- Download those files from your current tool while you still have access.
- Re-upload them to the new tool or your own storage and check every link that pointed to the old ones.
- Re-record the handful that are out of date rather than moving them.
- Tell the team where new recordings should go from now on, so nobody keeps using the old tool by habit.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a screen recording tool used for at work?
Teams use them for walkthroughs, quick answers, onboarding, bug reports and tutorials, so people can watch when it suits them instead of joining a meeting.
Is an interactive demo better than a video?
For showing someone around a product, an interactive demo lets them click through at their own pace. For explaining an idea or giving feedback, video with your voice is often clearer.
Can I edit a screen recording without re-recording?
Most tools here let you trim mistakes, and some let you edit by changing the transcript. Check how much editing you'll need before you choose.
Do screen recorders work on both Mac and Windows?
Many do, but some are Mac-only. Check each tool's download page against the computers your team uses.
How do I keep private information out of recordings?
Close unrelated tabs and apps, use a clean browser profile and check the recording before sharing. Follow your company's policies on what can be shared.
What happens to my videos if I switch tools?
Download the ones you still need while you have access, then re-upload them and update any links. Old share links usually stop working when an account closes.
