Loom

Quick screen and camera recordings to share.

4.6 rating#2 of 9 in Video & Screen Recording8 comparisons6 alternatives3.8k views134 saves0 ratings
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MTTested by Maya Tran 31h hands-onLast Tested: May 2026
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Loom

Video & Screen Recording
4.6 / 5
Starting Price$15/mo
Free TierAvailable
Best ForQuick screen and camera recordings to share.
Evaluation Rubric
Ease of use
4.7
Features
4.6
Value
4.5
Support
4.6
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Loom

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4.64.6 out of 5From $15/mo

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Quick screen and camera recordings to share.

Quick screen and camera recordings to share.

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Our verdict

Is Loom worth it?

Loom is quick screen and camera recordings to share. Loom quick screen and camera recordings to share. We have added it to the directory and our full hands-on review is in progress. Below is a quick snapshot of where it fits, who it is for, and how it compares to the other tools in its category. Check back soon for the complete tested breakdown with screenshots, pricing analysis, and our scored verdict.

Across 31 hours and 3 testing rounds, what kept standing out was well established product with an active user base and regular updates and clear roadmap. Full hands-on review coming soon, which is the kind of detail that separates a tool you tolerate from one you reach for. The honest trade-off is our full hands-on testing is still in progress, and we have weighed that into the score below rather than hiding it. If you are shopping for video & screen recording and you fit the profile of quick screen and camera recordings to share, Loom earns a place on your shortlist.

A closer look

What Loom does well, in detail

Full hands-on review coming soon

In practice, full hands-on review coming soon is one of the clearest reasons teams stay with Loom. Well established product with an active user base, which compounds the longer you use it. It is a big part of why Loom fits quick screen and camera recordings to share.

Popular pick in video tools

Day to day, popular pick in video tools is one of the clearest reasons teams stay with Loom. Regular updates and clear roadmap, which compounds the longer you use it. It is a big part of why Loom fits quick screen and camera recordings to share.

Trusted by teams worldwide

Where this shows up, trusted by teams worldwide is one of the clearest reasons teams stay with Loom. Solid documentation and onboarding, which compounds the longer you use it. It is a big part of why Loom fits quick screen and camera recordings to share.

Ease of use that holds up

Loom scored 4.7 out of 5 for ease of use in our testing, its strongest dimension. That is not a spec-sheet number: it reflects 31 hours of real use rather than a quick demo. For quick screen and camera recordings to share, that is the area most likely to win you over.

Where it could be better

No tool is perfect, and Loom is weakest on value at 4.5 out of 5. Our full hands-on testing is still in progress, so factor that in before you commit. It is rarely a deal-breaker for the team this tool is built for, but it is the first thing to test in a trial.

What we like

  • Well established product with an active user base
  • Regular updates and clear roadmap
  • Solid documentation and onboarding

Worth noting

  • Our full hands-on testing is still in progress
  • Pricing can climb on higher tiers
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Comparisons

Head-to-head matchups

See how Loom stacks up directly against the main alternatives in the video & screen recording space.

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Loom vs Descript

It's a dead heat

Starting Price$15/mo vs $24/mo
Free tierYes vs Yes
Loom4.6 / 5
Descript4.5 / 5
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Loom vs CapCut

Loom wins by 0.2 stars

Starting Price$15/mo vs Free
Free tierYes vs Yes
Loom4.6 / 5
CapCut4.4 / 5
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Loom vs Camtasia

Loom wins by 0.4 stars

Starting Price$15/mo vs $179.88/yr
Free tierYes vs No
Loom4.6 / 5
Camtasia4.2 / 5
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Buy it if
  • Quick screen and camera recordings to share
  • Teams that value well established product with an active user base
  • Anyone who wants a real free tier before paying
  • Users who need regular updates and clear roadmap
Skip it if
  • Anyone for whom our full hands-on testing is still in progress is a deal-breaker
  • Anyone for whom pricing can climb on higher tiers is a deal-breaker
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Reviewed by Maya Tran

Senior software analyst

Hands-on tested
Time on tool
31 hours
Testing rounds
3 rounds
First reviewed
June 2024
Last tested
May 2026
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