Loom is an asynchronous video messaging tool that lets you record your screen and camera simultaneously and instantly share a link — eliminating meetings and replacing long emails with quick video walkthroughs. It is popular for remote teams doing code reviews, design feedback, onboarding, and product demos. Loom's AI features automatically transcribe videos, summarize content, and generate follow-up tasks from recordings.
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Loom
Async video messaging tool for recording screen, camera, or both — share instant video updates instead of meetings, with AI transcription and editing.
Best for: Remote and distributed teams that want to reduce meetings by sharing quick video updates for feedback, walkthroughs, and async collaboration
- Free plan
4.7/5 ratingEditorial score 85/100Last reviewed Oct 4, 2026loom.com
The editorial note
What to know about Loom
Is it right for you?
Who Loom suits
Choose it if
- Remote and distributed teams that want to reduce meetings by sharing quick video updates for feedback, walkthroughs, and async collaboration
Look elsewhere if
- Formal video training and onboarding courses that need production quality — Synthesia or traditional video production tools are better for polished learning content
What you get
Key features
- Screen and camera recording
- Instant shareable links
- AI transcription and summary
- Viewer analytics and reactions
- Trimming and editing tools
- Comment and emoji reactions on video
- CTA buttons and CTAs
- Team workspace and organization
Works with
Integrations8
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free | Up to 25 videos per person, 5-minute recording limit, 720p quality, transcriptions in 50+ languages, comments and reactions. |
| Business | $18/user/monthBilled per user/month | Unlimited videos, unlimited recording time, 4K quality, basic editing, remove Loom branding, upload and download videos. |
| Business + AI | $24/user/monthBilled per user/month | Everything in Business plus auto-video enhancement, filler word removal, silence removal, AI summaries, video-to-text automation, auto meeting recaps. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Advanced security (SSO, SCIM), Salesforce integration, 99.95% uptime SLA, EBA compliance, downloadable user insights. |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Instant shareable link — send a Loom the moment you finish recording, no upload wait
- AI transcription and summary saves viewers time skimming through long recordings
- Replaces many sync meetings, reducing calendar overload for remote and async teams
- Viewer engagement analytics show who watched, where they paused, and reactions
- Free plan allows unlimited recordings up to 5 minutes for small teams and individuals
Cons
- 5-minute limit on free plan is restrictive for detailed walkthroughs and demos
- Video quality at 720p on free plan is lower than competitor tools
- Business plan at $12.50/user/month is expensive for large teams
- Not suitable for formal training content — Loom is conversational, not production-quality
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Remote Work
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Platforms
- macOS, Web, Windows, iOS, Android
- Website
- loom.com
- Last reviewed
- Oct 4, 2026
The verdict
Our take on Loom
Loom is the best tool for async video communication. A 2-minute Loom often replaces a 30-minute meeting for tasks like design feedback, bug reports, and onboarding. The free plan is capped at 25 videos and 5 minutes per recording — enough to try it, but most teams outgrow it quickly. At $18/user/month, Business is reasonably priced for the productivity gain.
Editorial review
From the journal
Editorial review of Loom
Loom is the best tool for async video communication. A 2-minute Loom often replaces a 30-minute meeting for tasks like design feedback, bug reports, and onboarding. The free plan is capped at 25 videos and 5 minutes per recording — enough to try it, but most teams outgrow it quickly. At $18/user/month, Business is reasonably priced for the productivity gain.
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