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Grasshopper vs Loom

Grasshopper logo

Grasshopper

Software

The entrepreneur's phone system

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: Grasshopper available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grasshopper and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Grasshopper and Loom differ
AttributeGrasshopperLoom
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 Grasshopper

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.

Grasshopper

No use cases recorded yet. See the Grasshopper review.

Loom

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

Where each one falls short

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

Grasshopper

  • Available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
  • Plans start at $14/month only under a promotional discount of up to $75 off select plans, meaning the advertised entry price is not the standing rate

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

Grasshopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Grasshopper if

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

Grasshopper 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 Grasshopper or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Grasshopper 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, Grasshopper or Loom?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Grasshopper and Free for Loom.
Does Grasshopper 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. Grasshopper starts at On request.
What can Grasshopper do that Loom cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.
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