Loom
Loom Inc. (Atlassian)
7.6
Overall Score / 10
Slack
Salesforce (Slack Technologies)
7
Overall Score / 10
Our Verdict
Choose Loom if:
- —You need real-time team messaging with channels and threads
- —You want lightweight video huddles, not polished recordings
- —You need deep integrations with 2,600+ business apps
Choose Slack if:
- —You want to replace meetings with polished async video messages
- —You need screen recordings with transcription and engagement analytics
- —You want to create walkthrough videos and product demos
The biggest difference: Loom creates shareable async video recordings with transcription and analytics; Slack is a real-time text messaging platform with lightweight huddles
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criteria | Loom | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Paid Plan | $18/mo (Business)Source: Loom Inc. (Atlassian) pricing page → | $8.75/mo (Pro)Source: Salesforce (Slack Technologies) pricing page → |
| Free Tier | Yes 25 videos per person, 5-minute recording limit, 720p quality | Yes 90-day message history, 10 integrations, 1:1 voice/video calls, 5GB total storage |
| Value for Money | 7 | 6 |
| Ease of Use | 10 | 9 |
| Feature Power | 6 | 8 |
| Setup Ease | 10 | 9 |
| Migration Ease | 7 | 4 |
| Transparency | 7 | 6 |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA (Enterprise Grid), FedRAMP (GovSlack) |
Feature Comparison
Feature Comparison Matrix
20 features compared · 19 differences
| Feature | Loom | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| App marketplace (2,600+ apps) | None | Full |
| Canvas (docs) | None | Full |
| Channels | None | Full |
| Clips (video messages) | None | Full |
| Comments and emoji reactions | Full | None |
| Direct messages | None | Full |
| Huddles (audio/video) | None | Full |
| Instant sharing via link | Full | None |
| Password protection | Full | None |
| Screen + camera recording | Full | None |
| Threads | None | Full |
| Transcriptions (50+ languages) | Full | None |
| Advanced | ||
| AI auto-enhancement (AI tier) | Full | None |
| Automations | None | Full |
| Engagement analytics | Full | None |
| Filler word removal (AI tier) | Full | None |
| Video editing (paid) | Full | None |
| Workflow Builder | None | Full |
| Integrations | ||
| API Access | Full | Full |
| Slack AI | None | Full |
Pricing Comparison
Loom Pricing
25 videos/person, 5-min recordings, 720p, transcriptions
Unlimited videos, unlimited recording, 4K, remove branding, downloads
Auto-enhancement, advanced editing, filler word removal, auto meeting recaps
SSO, SCIM, advanced privacy, Salesforce, 99.95% SLA
Slack Pricing
90-day message history, 10 app integrations, 1:1 voice/video, 5GB storage
Unlimited history, unlimited integrations, group video (50), guest access, AI summaries
SSO, advanced AI features, compliance exports, 99.99% uptime SLA
Unlimited workspaces, DLP, eDiscovery, HIPAA, EKM, dedicated CSM
Who Should Choose Which?
Who should choose Loom
Best for
- Remote teams replacing unnecessary meetings with async video
- Product teams creating walkthrough and demo videos
- Anyone wanting to explain things faster than typing
Avoid if
- You need full video editing capabilities
- You need live meeting recording and transcription
- You have strict data residency requirements
Who should choose Slack
Best for
- Teams wanting the most widely adopted messaging platform
- Organizations needing deep third-party app integrations
- Companies already in the Salesforce ecosystem
Avoid if
- You need persistent message history on a free plan
- You want a combined messaging + video conferencing solution
- You find per-seat pricing expensive for large teams
Switching Guidance
Switching from Loom
Common triggers to leave:
- •25-video limit on free tier
- •5-min recording limit
- •Need live meeting features
Potential blockers:
- •Video library
- •Team sharing workflows
- •Embedded videos across tools
Switching from Slack
Common triggers to leave:
- •Per-seat costs at scale
- •90-day history limit on free plan
- •Notification overload
Potential blockers:
- •Massive integration ecosystem
- •Years of channel history
- •Team habits and workflows
- •Workflow Builder automations
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