Loom
Slack
| Feature | Loom | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12.5/mo | Free / from $7.25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-teams, developers, customer-success, managers, educators | teams, enterprise, remote-workers, developers |
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
| Screen Recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Messages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transcription | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reactions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Channels | ✗ | ✓ |
| Huddles | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Search | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Slack Pros
- Excellent integrations
- Channels system
- Huddles
- Searchable history
✗ Slack Cons
- Message limit on free plan
- Notification overload
- Can be distracting
The Verdict
Loom is best for remote-teams and developers who need instant async video communication. Slack is ideal for teams and enterprise looking for excellent integrations. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.