Communication
Loom
Async video messages.
What it is
Loom is the async video tool that kills unnecessary meetings. It lets you record your screen and camera simultaneously, transforming it into an instant, shareable link without waiting for rendering. It is the fastest way to explain a bug or a concept without being tied to a live meeting schedule. Aligned with modern remote work culture, it allows viewers to watch on their own time and leave comments or emoji reactions at specific timestamps in the video.
Key features
Instant Sharing
Your video link is ready to be pasted the moment you finish recording.
AI Summaries
Automatically generate titles, descriptions, and action items via AI.
Dual Recording
Show yourself in a stylish bubble in the corner while presenting your screen.
Engagement Stats
See where viewers are dropping off or re-watching parts of your video.
Strengths and trade-offs
What works well
- Speed: Your link is ready the moment the recording stops—no waiting for uploads.
- Interaction: Excellent features for leaving comments and emoji reactions on videos.
- Insights: Get notified the moment your video is viewed and see who watched it.
- Free Plan: A very capable free tier for short-form internal communication.
Where it falls short
- Editing Limits: The built-in video editing tools are extremely basic.
- Cost: Can become expensive for large teams with many users.
- Security: Unprotected links can be viewed by anyone who has the URL.
Who it is for
Product Managers, Developers, and Remote Teams.
Pick it or skip it
Pick Loom if
- Teams that want quick async screen recordings with a shareable link and no editing software
- Light users: the free Starter plan allows 25 videos per person, 5 minutes each, up to 720p, for teams up to 50
- Companies paying $18/user/month for unlimited videos and 4K, or $24 with AI titles, summaries and filler-word removal
Skip it if
- Your recordings run over 5 minutes and you are on Free
- You want Loom branding removed without paying — that is a Business feature
- You need SSO/SCIM or a 99.95% SLA: Enterprise is sales-priced
Our verdict
The most practical tool for killing meetings and speeding up team communication.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Loom cost?
- Loom's Starter plan is free with 25 videos per person, a 5-minute limit per video and 720p. Business is $18 per user per month for unlimited videos and 4K; Business + AI is $24 and adds automatic titles, summaries, chapters and filler-word removal, with a 14-day trial. Enterprise is quoted and adds SSO and SCIM.
- How much does Loom cost?
- Loom starts at $12/user/mo per user. We verified this against the vendor's pricing page; see "What we checked" below for the date.
- Who is Loom best for?
- Product Managers, Developers, and Remote Teams.
- What are the main drawbacks of Loom?
- The trade-offs we noted: Editing Limits: The built-in video editing tools are extremely basic.; Cost: Can become expensive for large teams with many users.; Security: Unprotected links can be viewed by anyone who has the URL..
- When should you not use Loom?
- Skip Loom if: Your recordings run over 5 minutes and you are on Free; You want Loom branding removed without paying — that is a Business feature; You need SSO/SCIM or a 99.95% SLA: Enterprise is sales-priced.
What we checked
- Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.Yes
- Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.Yes
- Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.No
- SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.Yes
“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.
Evidence and freshness
Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-09-08
- Loom — Pricing ↗
Checked 2026-09-08 · Supports: Starter free: 25 videos per person, 5 minutes per video, 720p, up to 50 members, Business $18/user/month: unlimited videos and length, 4K, no branding, Business + AI $24/user/month: 14-day free trial, Enterprise custom: SSO, SCIM, 99.95% SLA; annual billing saves up to 17%
Limit: Vendor pricing page was reviewed by an editor on this date; this record is not a ToolCompare benchmark. Prices and limits change.
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