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Freshteam vs Loom

Freshteam logo

Freshteam

Software

Smart HR software for growing businesses

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: Freshteam freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freshteam and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Freshteam and Loom differ
AttributeFreshteamLoom
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20102015

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 Freshteam

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Onboarding
  • Time Off
  • Employee Directory
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Org Chart
  • Freshdesk

Only in Loom

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

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Freshteam

No use cases recorded yet. See the Freshteam review.

Loom

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

Where each one falls short

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

Freshteam

  • Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier

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

Freshteam

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50 Employees
    • Basic ATS
    • Time Off
  • Growth$1.2/month
    • All Free features
    • Onboarding
    • Time Tracking
  • Pro$2.4/month
    • All Growth features
    • Custom Reports
    • Advanced Workflows

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Freshteam if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want onboarding.
Freshteam 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 Freshteam or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Freshteam 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, Freshteam or Loom?
Freshteam starts at Free and Loom at Free.
Does Freshteam or Loom run on more platforms?
Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Freshteam for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Freshteam do that Loom cannot?
Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Both handle Slack.
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