Clockwise
Loom
| Feature | Clockwise | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $6.75/mo | Free / from $12.5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | engineering-teams, remote-teams, managers, knowledge-workers | remote-teams, developers, customer-success, managers, educators |
| Founded | 2016 | 2015 |
| Focus Time | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Meeting Optimization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slack Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screen Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Messages | ✗ | ✓ |
| Transcription | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reactions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Clockwise Pros
- Creates Focus Time automatically
- AI resolves scheduling conflicts
- Team-wide schedule optimization
- Integrates with Google/Outlook calendars
✗ Clockwise Cons
- Requires team adoption for best results
- Can over-optimize meeting moves
- Limited value for individuals alone
✓ Loom Pros
- Instant async video communication
- Screen + webcam recording
- Auto-transcription and captions
- Slack and Notion integration
✗ Loom Cons
- 25-video limit on free plan
- 5-minute recording limit on free
- Requires good internet for fast uploads
The Verdict
Clockwise is built for engineering teams and remote teams, with a focus on focus-time and smart-scheduling. Loom targets remote teams and developers and leads with screen-recording and video-messages.
On pricing, Clockwise is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $6.75/mo compared to $12.5/mo for Loom. That $5.75/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Both tools are a solid fit for remote teams, managers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
