Loom popularized async video communication, but its acquisition by Atlassian and 25 video limit on free plans have pushed users to explore alternatives. Whether you need more editing, better free tiers, or different features, options abound.
| Feature | Loom | Tella | Vidyard | ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-O-Matic) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Videos | 25 videos | 10 videos | 25 videos | Unlimited |
| Video Length (free) | 5 minutes | Unlimited | 15 minutes | Unlimited |
| Video Editing | Basic trim | Built in editor | Basic | Full editor |
| AI Features | Transcription, summary | Transcription | AI analytics | No |
| CRM Integration | Basic | No | Deep (Salesforce, HubSpot) | No |
| Custom Branding | Business plan | Pro plan | Business plan | N/A |
Beautiful screen recorder with presentation layouts and editing.
Multiple layout modes and built in editing for professional looking videos
Video platform for sales teams with analytics and CRM integration.
Deep CRM integrations and viewer analytics for sales outreach
Screen recording and video editing with webcam overlay.
Built in video editor at an incredibly low price point
Screen and webcam recording with Vimeo hosting.
Professional video hosting with privacy controls and analytics
Free open source screen recording and streaming software.
Unlimited recording with full control over sources, scenes, and encoding
Loom's free plan limits you to 25 videos at 5 minutes each, which many users exceed quickly.
Limited video editing means you need separate software to polish recordings.
Since the Atlassian acquisition, features and pricing have shifted toward enterprise use cases.
Tella is significantly better for presentations with its multiple layout modes, transitions, and built in editing. Loom is simpler and faster for quick screen recordings, but Tella produces more polished and professional looking video content.
OBS Studio has a steeper learning curve than Loom but is free with unlimited recording. For casual users who need quick recordings, Loom or Tella is easier. For users willing to invest 30 minutes learning OBS, it provides unmatched flexibility and zero cost.
Vidyard is purpose built for sales teams with CRM integrations, viewer tracking, and performance analytics. It tells you exactly who watched your video, for how long, and integrates that data directly into your Salesforce or HubSpot pipeline.
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