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Bear vs Loom

Bear logo

Bear

Software

Markdown notes for Apple devices

From
On request
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: Bear built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bear and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Bear and Loom differ
AttributeBearLoom
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 Bear

Nothing recorded that Loom does not also cover.

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.

Bear

No use cases recorded yet. See the Bear review.

Loom

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bear

  • Built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client
  • Free tier is limited to 3 themes, 1 app icon and restricted export formats; iCloud sync requires Bear Pro
  • Bear Pro is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year after a 7 day free trial

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

Bear

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bear review.

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bear if

Nothing in the data separates Bear from Loom on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Bear 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 Bear or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Bear starts at On request and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bear or Loom?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bear and Free for Loom.
Does Bear or Loom run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bear starts at On request.
What can Bear do that Loom cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.
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