Softwr

Software · head to head

Clearbit vs Loom

Clearbit logo

Clearbit

Software

B2B data enrichment and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clearbit pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Clearbit covers Company enrichment, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clearbit and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Clearbit and Loom differ
AttributeClearbitLoom
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2015).

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 Clearbit

  • Company enrichment
  • Contact enrichment
  • Lead scoring
  • Reveal (website visitors)
  • Forms shortening
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

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.

Clearbit

  • Lead enrichmentnot Loom
  • Account targetingnot Loom
  • Personalizationnot Loom
  • Lead scoringnot Loom

Loom

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

Where each one falls short

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

Clearbit

  • Pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model
  • Batch enrichment has per-row cost that adds up quickly for large datasets
  • Limited data for smaller or private companies
  • Now integrated into HubSpot as Breeze Intelligence, may affect standalone availability

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

Clearbit

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Clearbit review.

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Clearbit if

  • You need company enrichment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want contact enrichment.

Choose Loom if

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

Questions people ask

Is Clearbit or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Clearbit 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, Clearbit or Loom?
Clearbit starts at Free and Loom at Free.
Does Clearbit or Loom run on more platforms?
Clearbit runs on Web, API. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Clearbit for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Clearbit best used for?
Clearbit is most often used for lead enrichment, account targeting, personalization, lead scoring. Of those, lead enrichment and account targeting are not what Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Clearbit do that Loom cannot?
Clearbit covers Company enrichment, Contact enrichment, Lead scoring, Reveal (website visitors). Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clearbit: Does Clearbit offer a free tier?

Yes. The first 50 real-time lookups are free. After that, usage-based pricing applies with 500 free credits included in subscription plans.

Source
Clearbit: How does Clearbit batch enrichment pricing work?

Batch enrichment costs $0.30 USD per row, with totals rounded to $5 increments. Bulk batch discounts are not available, but large volumes can negotiate lower rates through monthly/annual subscription to the Enrichment API.

Source
Clearbit: What data does Clearbit provide?

Clearbit maintains information on over 20 million companies with over 100 rich attributes including demographic and technographic data, industry classification, and company size information.

Source
Clearbit: Is there an API available?

Yes. Clearbit offers REST APIs for real-time enrichment and bulk batch processing, allowing direct integration into applications and workflows.

Source

Related pages

Other head to heads