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 2,327 GitHub stars and is released under the CC0-1.0 license.
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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
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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: v0.36.0).
Is Screendrop still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 23, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.