Loom

Async video messaging for work

Freemium

About Loom

Loom pioneered async video communication, letting you record your screen + camera to share context that would take paragraphs to explain. Perfect for code reviews, design feedback, bug reports, or training, Loom captures your screen with your face in a bubble, creating personal videos in seconds. The free Starter plan limits recordings to 5 minutes and 25 videos—enough for testing. Business ($15/user/month) removes limits and adds editing tools, while Business + AI ($20/user/month) uses AI to remove filler words, generate titles, and create summaries. Since Atlassian's acquisition, Loom discontinued its Creator Program affiliate scheme, but the product remains best-in-class for async video. Note: Loom is not for live meetings—it's for recorded videos you share.

Key Features

Screen + camera recording in one take

Chrome extension for instant recording

Automatic transcriptions

AI-powered editing and summaries

Drawing tools while recording

Emoji reactions on videos

Video analytics (views, engagement)

Integrations with workflow tools

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Fastest way to share context asynchronously
• No scheduling needed like live calls
• AI features genuinely useful
• Great for remote team communication
• Easy to use—no training required
• Works on desktop and mobile

Cons

• Free tier very limited (5 min, 25 videos)
• No live streaming or real-time features
• Affiliate program discontinued (2024)
• Atlassian acquisition may change direction
• Editing still basic compared to video editors
• Can feel impersonal vs live calls

Best For

Developers sharing code reviews Designers explaining design decisions Support teams creating tutorials Sales teams doing product demos Teachers creating lessons