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10to8 vs Loom

10to8 logo

10to8

Software

Appointment scheduling software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 10to8 free plan includes 10to8 branding on booking pages, which may not be ideal for professional service providers wanting white-label solutions; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: 10to8 covers Online booking, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 10to8 and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where 10to8 and Loom differ
Attribute10to8Loom
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded20112015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 10to8

  • Online booking
  • Automated reminders
  • Two-way sync
  • Video appointments
  • Payment collection
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

Only in Loom

  • Screen & camera recording
  • Instant sharing
  • Video editing
  • Viewer analytics
  • Comments & reactions
  • Transcription
  • Custom CTAs
  • Drawing tools

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

10to8

  • Schedulingnot Loom
  • Appointment bookingnot Loom
  • Time trackingnot Loom
  • Resource managementnot Loom
  • Team coordinationnot Loom

Loom

  • Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot 10to8
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot 10to8
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot 10to8
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot 10to8

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

10to8

  • Free plan includes 10to8 branding on booking pages, which may not be ideal for professional service providers wanting white-label solutions
  • Limited advanced features compared to competitors like Calendly or Acuity Scheduling for complex service workflows
  • Recent rebranding from 10to8 to Sign In Scheduling created user confusion and requires login migration
  • Not suitable for detailed pre-appointment consultations as it focuses on simple appointment booking rather than consultation management
  • Smaller integration ecosystem with 1,500 apps compared to competitors with more extensive third-party support

Loom

  • Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
  • AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
  • Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier

Pricing, plan by plan

10to8

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 100 appointments per month
    • 2 user logins
    • Automated SMS and email reminders
  • Starter$7.2/month
    • 300 appointments per month
    • 4 staff logins
    • All free plan features
  • Professional$22/month
    • Unlimited appointments
    • Unlimited staff logins
    • All starter features
  • Business$40/month
    • 600+ appointments per month
    • 6 staff seats
    • Multiple booking pages

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose 10to8 if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want automated reminders.
10to8 review

Choose Loom if

  • You need screen & camera recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want instant sharing.
Loom review

Questions people ask

Is 10to8 or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. 10to8 starts at Free and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 10to8 or Loom?
10to8 starts at Free and Loom at Free.
Does 10to8 or Loom run on more platforms?
10to8 runs on Web, Mobile. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use 10to8 for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is 10to8 best used for?
10to8 is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Loom is typically brought in for.
What can 10to8 do that Loom cannot?
10to8 covers Online booking, Automated reminders, Two-way sync, Video appointments. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

10to8: Does 10to8 offer a free plan?

Yes, 10to8 offers a generous free forever plan that includes up to 100 appointments per month with two user logins and automated SMS reminders to help reduce no-shows.

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10to8: How does 10to8 help reduce no-shows?

10to8 uses automated SMS, email, and voice reminders to notify customers of upcoming appointments. If SMS delivery fails, the system uses a robo-call with voicemail capability. Users report up to 90% no-show reduction with these reminders.

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10to8: What payment methods does 10to8 accept?

10to8 integrates with PayPal and Sage Pay for secure online payment processing, allowing customers to pay directly through booking pages and providing instant payment receipts.

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10to8: What apps does 10to8 integrate with?

10to8 has native integrations with Google Calendar, Outlook, Exchange, Office 365, Zoom, and Salesforce. The platform also connects with over 1,500 apps through third-party integrations and works with Slack and Facebook for reminders.

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10to8: Can I manage multiple locations with 10to8?

Yes, 10to8 includes multi-location support allowing centralized management of multiple branches, services, and staff members across different sites with single-portal administration.

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