CloudApp

Overview

CloudApp (rebranded as Zight) is a screen recording and screenshot sharing tool with automatic cloud uploads, instant shareable links, and password protection for remote team collaboration.

Designed for remote teams, support reps, and quick visual communicators needing fast screenshot sharing without manual uploads.

Quick Facts:

• Category: Video Prospecting & Screen Capture
• Pricing: Free (15-sec video limit) or $9-51/month
• Free trial: Yes - free plan available
• G2 rating: 4.5/5 (180 reviews)

CloudApp captures screenshots and screen recordings with one click, automatically uploading to cloud storage and generating shareable links. Add annotations (text, highlights, emojis, blur), password protection, and expiry dates to limit file accessibility.

Core Features

• Automatic Cloud Upload: One-click capture instantly uploads to cloud with shareable link—no manual file management
• Annotation Tools: Add colorful text, highlights, emojis, underlines, frames, and blur sensitive information
• Password Protection: Secure uploaded files with passwords and expiry dates for sensitive content sharing

Our Take: CloudApp solves one problem well—instant screenshot sharing with automatic cloud uploads—but $9-51/month pricing is hard to justify vs free/cheaper alternatives. The free tier's 15-second video limit and 100MB storage are restrictive vs Loom's unlimited free recordings. Pro plan ($9/mo) costs 3x ScreenPal ($3/mo) despite similar features minus ScreenPal's editing tools. Team plan ($16/mo) and Business ($51/mo) add collaboration features, but most teams already have cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox) making automatic uploads a convenience, not necessity. With 4.5/5 G2 rating, users praise simplicity but criticize limited free tier. Best for teams consolidating screenshot tools with existing cloud storage, but SMBs save 67-100% with Loom (free) or ScreenPal ($3/mo).

One-Click Cloud Capture & Sharing

Capture screenshot or video with single click (or keyboard shortcut), automatically uploading to CloudApp's cloud storage and generating shareable link copied to clipboard. Recipients view content instantly without downloading files or needing CloudApp account. Links work across all devices and platforms. Free plan limits videos to 15 seconds and storage to 100MB; Pro plan ($9/mo) removes limits with unlimited recording and enhanced editing.

Annotation & Redaction Tools

Add colorful text annotations, highlights, emojis, underlines, and frames to make screenshots more informative. Blur tool redacts sensitive information (passwords, customer data, personal details) before sharing. Drag-and-drop GIF creation converts captures directly into animated GIFs for messaging apps. Annotations persist on cloud-hosted files, unlike local screenshot tools requiring re-uploads after editing.

Security & Team Sharing

Password-protect uploaded files and set expiry dates to limit accessibility for sensitive content. Team plan ($16/mo) adds enhanced collection options for organizing shared screenshots by project, team management features, and third-party integrations (Slack, Teams, Jira, GitHub). Business plan ($51/mo) includes 99.99% uptime SLA, SAML-based SSO, and dedicated customer success manager.

Pricing notes: Free plan severely limited (15-sec video, 100MB storage). No annual discount mentioned.

Best value: Skip CloudApp—use Loom (free unlimited recordings) or ScreenPal ($3/mo with editing) for 67-100% savings. Only consider CloudApp if consolidating existing cloud storage.

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