Softwr

Software · head to head

Adobe Illustrator vs Loom

Adobe Illustrator logo

Adobe Illustrator

Software

Professional vector graphics software

From
$22.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Loom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Adobe Illustrator listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud (which bundles Illustrator) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Adobe Illustrator covers Vector drawing, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adobe Illustrator and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Adobe Illustrator and Loom differ
AttributeAdobe IllustratorLoom
Starting price$22.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, IosWeb
Founded19822015

Identical on both: 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 Adobe Illustrator

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Gradients & effects
  • Symbols & instances
  • Artboards
  • 3D capabilities

Only in Loom

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

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Adobe Illustrator

  • Logo designnot Loom
  • Vector illustrationnot Loom
  • Icon designnot Loom
  • Print designnot Loom

Loom

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

Where each one falls short

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

Adobe Illustrator

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud (which bundles Illustrator) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey

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

Adobe Illustrator

$22.99/month
  • Single App$22.99/month
    • Illustrator desktop app
    • 100GB cloud storage
    • Adobe Fonts
  • All Apps$59.99/month
    • All Creative Cloud apps
    • 100GB cloud storage
    • Adobe Stock trial

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Adobe Illustrator if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Adobe Illustrator 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 Adobe Illustrator or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99/month and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adobe Illustrator or Loom?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $22.99/month for Adobe Illustrator and Free for Loom.
Does Adobe Illustrator or Loom run on more platforms?
Adobe Illustrator runs on Windows, Macos, Ios. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99/month.
What is Adobe Illustrator best used for?
Adobe Illustrator is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, print design. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Adobe Illustrator do that Loom cannot?
Adobe Illustrator covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Both handle SOC2, GDPR.
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Adobe Illustrator

More on Loom

Keep looking

Other head to heads