Our verdict: Loom is built for quick video messages: record your screen and face, and a share link is ready the moment you stop. The free Starter plan is tight, with 25 videos per person, 5 minutes per video and 720p quality. For local recordings without limits, OBS Studio or ShareX fit better.
About Loom
Loom was acquired by Atlassian and connects closely with Jira, Confluence and Slack. Every recording is uploaded to Loom's cloud, where viewers can watch in the browser, leave comments and emoji reactions, and read an automatic transcript.
The free Starter plan allows up to 25 videos per person, 5-minute screen recordings at up to 720p, unlimited screenshots and workspaces of up to 50 members. Business plans remove the limits, add 4K, trimming, downloads and branding removal, and Business + AI adds automatic titles, summaries and filler-word removal.
What it does well
- Instant share links. A link to the video is ready as soon as the recording stops.
- Screen and camera bubble. Records the screen with your webcam in a movable bubble.
- Transcripts and captions. Generates transcripts in more than 50 languages, also on the free plan.
- Comments and reactions. Viewers reply with time-stamped comments and emoji.
- Integrations. Works with Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Gmail and Notion on the free plan.
Who it is for
Good fit
Remote teams that replace short meetings and long emails with recorded explanations.
Look elsewhere
People who want long local recordings without an account or cloud upload.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Share link ready immediately
- Transcripts and comments on the free plan
- Strong Atlassian and Slack integration
Cons
- Free plan limited to 25 videos, 5 minutes each and 720p
- Requires an account and stores all videos in Loom's cloud
- Downloads, trimming and branding removal are paid
How to install Loom
Download the Windows desktop app from loom.com and sign in with a free account; recordings are uploaded to Loom's cloud. Check the camera and microphone in the recorder before your first video. Delete old videos to stay under the 25-video free limit.
Questions about Loom
Is Loom free?
Yes, the Starter plan is free with up to 25 videos per person and 5-minute recordings at up to 720p. Paid plans remove these limits.
Can I download my Loom videos on the free plan?
Uploading and downloading videos is listed as a Business plan feature.
Does Loom work without the internet?
No. Loom uploads recordings to its cloud and needs an account and a connection.
