Flameshot vs Loom:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Flameshot had more branded searches than Loom among screen capture tools worldwide. Flameshot had about 40,500 branded searches, while Loom had 18,700. Flameshot made up 0.78% of all screen capture tool searches we track, and Loom accounted for 0.36%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about screen capture tools, Loom appeared in three of the five answers and Flameshot in two. Loom was mentioned before Flameshot in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Flameshot, about 2 searches for every 1 for Loom
Who does AI mention more?
Loom, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Flameshot in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Loom, named ahead of Flameshot in 3 of 4 answers
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Top screen capture tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Loom was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Flameshot was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Loom was listed before Flameshot in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
ShareX1st
CleanShot X2nd
OBS Studio3rd- Loom4th
Snagit5th- Flameshot6th
Screen Studio7th- Camtasia8th
ScreenPal–
Tella–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- ShareX5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- OBS Studio4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Snagit3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CleanShot X3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Loom3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Flameshot2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Camtasia1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Screen Studio1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- ScreenPal0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tella0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about screen capture tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which screen capture tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best screen capture tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best screen capture tool for sharing screens?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“screen capture tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“screen capture software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Flameshot or Loom more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Flameshot and Loom by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten screen capture tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Flameshot, Loom. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | OBS Studio | ShareX | Camtasia | Snagit | Flameshot | CleanShot X | Screen Studio | Loom | ScreenPal | Tella |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 90.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.78% | 0.63% | 0.52% | 0.63% | 0.19% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 91.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.72% | 0.58% | 0.48% | 0.6% | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 92.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.59% | 0.53% | 0.48% | 0.82% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 92.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.51% | 0.47% | 0.8% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.78% | 0.57% | 0.64% | 0.89% | 0.16% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.4% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.77% | 0.69% | 0.95% | 1.5% | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 90.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.64% | 0.87% | 1.4% | 0.14% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 90.6% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.78% | 0.7% | 0.78% | 1.1% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 93% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.65% | 0.48% | 0.65% | 0.88% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 90% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.62% | 0.85% | 1.2% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 91% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.63% | 0.86% | 0.5% | 0.12% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 91% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.78% | 0.71% | 0.64% | 0.36% | 0.13% | 0.01% |
How has the Flameshot and Loom comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Loom took it in December 2025, Flameshot took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flameshot’s share of searches among screen capture tools worldwide held steady at 0.78%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Loom’s share of searches among screen capture tools worldwide moved from 0.63% to 0.36%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 32.5K to 18.7K.
How did search popularity change for screen capture tools worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Loom worldwide fell 42.5% over 12 measured months, from 32.5K to 18.7K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Flameshot’s and Loom’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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