Loom
Things 3
| Feature | Loom | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12.5/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-teams, developers, customer-success, managers, educators | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers |
| Founded | 2015 | 2009 |
| Screen Recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Messages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transcription | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reactions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Today View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Areas And Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Headings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tags | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quick Entry | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Things 3 Pros
- One-time purchase (no subscription)
- Stunning Apple-native design
- GTD workflow built in
- Keyboard shortcuts and natural language
✗ Things 3 Cons
- Apple ecosystem only
- No collaboration features
- No web version
The Verdict
Loom is built for remote teams and developers, with a focus on screen-recording and video-messages. Things 3 targets apple users and gtd practitioners and leads with inbox and today-view.
Pricing is close: Things 3 starts at $9.99/mo versus $12.5/mo for Loom — not a deciding factor on its own.
Loom has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Things 3 requires a paid subscription from day one.
Bottom line: Things 3 has a slight overall edge — but if instant async video communication matters most to you, Loom may still be the right call.
