Key Features
Screen + Camera Recording
Record your screen, webcam or both simultaneously — create video messages in seconds without editing software.
AI Summaries
AI generates a written summary of every video automatically — viewers get the key points without watching the full recording.
Auto Transcripts
Automatic transcription of every video — searchable, shareable and downloadable.
AI Titles & Chapters
AI generates titles and chapter markers — makes long recordings navigable.
Video Reactions
Viewers can react with emoji and leave timestamped comments — async video collaboration without meetings.
Instant Sharing
Every recording gets a shareable link instantly — no uploading to YouTube or downloading large files.
Pros & Cons
What we like
Free plan covers most individual use cases
AI summaries save viewers time — they can read instead of watch
Auto transcripts make video content searchable
Fastest way to share screen recordings — instant link
Widely adopted in remote teams — viewers don't need accounts
AI titles and chapters improve navigation of longer videos
Watch out for
Free plan limited to 25 videos
Business features require paid plan
Riverside.fm better for podcast/interview recording quality
Video storage costs add up at scale
Not suitable for long-form video production
Best Alternatives
Otter AI
Better for meeting transcription and real-time notes — complements Loom
Descript
Better for editing and polishing recorded videos — Loom is for quick sharing not production
Vidyo.ai / Quso AI
Better for repurposing long videos into social clips
OpusClip
Better for turning long videos into viral short clips
Frequently Asked Questions
Loom has a free plan for individuals with up to 25 videos, 5-minute recording limit per video and core AI features. Business plans from $12.50/user/month remove limits, add team workspace features and increase AI usage.
Loom includes AI-generated video summaries (written summary of every recording), automatic transcription, AI-generated titles, chapter markers for long videos and filler word removal. These features are available on the free plan with some limits.