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CrewAI vs Loom

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CrewAI

Software

The Enterprise Agent Build and Runtime for the work your business runs on

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: CrewAI the free Basic tier caps at 50 workflow executions per month, with all higher usage requiring a custom Enterprise contract, as of August 2026.; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CrewAI and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where CrewAI and Loom differ
AttributeCrewAILoom
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 CrewAI

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.

CrewAI

No use cases recorded yet. See the CrewAI review.

Loom

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

Where each one falls short

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

CrewAI

  • The free Basic tier caps at 50 workflow executions per month, with all higher usage requiring a custom Enterprise contract, as of August 2026.

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

CrewAI

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the CrewAI review.

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose CrewAI if

  • You want to start without paying.
CrewAI 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 CrewAI or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. CrewAI 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, CrewAI or Loom?
CrewAI starts at Free and Loom at Free.
Does CrewAI or Loom run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use CrewAI for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can CrewAI do that Loom cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.
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