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Guidde vs Loom

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Guidde

Documentation

Turns a screen recording into a narrated step by step how to video and document

From
Free
Rated
-
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Loom

Communication

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Guidde the Business tier is capped at five creators, so a support or enablement team of eight is forced to Enterprise and a quoted price, which is a steep and unadvertised cliff between 39 US dollars a creator and an unknown number.; Loom starter plan limited to 25 videos per person
  • They diverge on capability: Guidde covers Automatic step detection, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Guidde and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Guidde and Loom differ
AttributeGuiddeLoom
Pricing modelPer creator per monthfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Chrome, Windows, macOSWeb
CategoryDocumentationCommunication
FoundedUnknown2015

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

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 Guidde

  • Automatic step detection
  • Dual output
  • Synthetic voiceover
  • Blur sensitive information
  • Brand kit
  • Export formats
  • Analytics
  • Multi language translation

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.

Guidde

  • A customer support team producing how to articles for a help centre that need both a video and a written version without doing the work twicenot Loom
  • A software company documenting a release where the workflow changed and the old screenshots are now wrongnot Loom
  • An internal operations team writing standard operating procedures for tools that change often enough that hand written documentation is never currentnot Loom
  • A team where nobody will record voiceover, so synthetic narration is the only way the content gets published at allnot Loom

Loom

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

Where each one falls short

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

Guidde

  • The Business tier is capped at five creators, so a support or enablement team of eight is forced to Enterprise and a quoted price, which is a steep and unadvertised cliff between 39 US dollars a creator and an unknown number.
  • Text to voice generation, the feature that removes the audio recording barrier that is the main reason to buy Guidde, is not available on Pro at all and requires the Business tier.
  • The free plan retains the Guidde watermark, so any customer facing use requires at least Pro, and the 25 video free allowance is really an evaluation window rather than a usable tier.
  • Automatic step detection is reliable on conventional web interfaces and degrades on canvas based, drag and drop or heavily dynamic applications, where the generated steps need substantial manual correction.
  • Translation, single sign on, content review workflows and PII redaction are all Enterprise only, which puts any regulated or multilingual organisation into a quoted contract regardless of team size.

Loom

  • Starter plan limited to 25 videos per person
  • Starter plan limited to 5 minute recordings
  • Enterprise plan pricing not publicly available, requires sales contact
  • Per-user billing for Business plans may increase costs with team growth

Pricing, plan by plan

Guidde

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 25 how to videos
    • Basic recording and voiceover
    • Sharing via link
  • Pro$19/month
    • Per creator per month billed annually, 29 billed monthly
    • Unlimited videos
    • Watermark removed and brand kit applied
  • Business$39/month
    • Per creator per month billed annually, 59 billed monthly
    • Up to 5 creators only
    • Text to voice generation

Loom

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Up to 50 members
    • 25 videos per person
    • 5 minute screen recordings
  • Business$18/month
    • Unlimited videos
    • Unlimited recording time
    • 4K quality
  • Business + AI$24/month
    • Auto-video enhancement
    • Video-to-text automation
    • Auto-meeting recap emails

Which should you pick?

Choose Guidde if

  • You need automatic step detection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want dual output.

Choose Loom if

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

Questions people ask

Is Guidde or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Guidde 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, Guidde or Loom?
Guidde starts at Free and Loom at Free.
Does Guidde or Loom run on more platforms?
Guidde runs on Web, Chrome, Windows, macOS. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Guidde for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Guidde best used for?
Guidde is most often used for a customer support team producing how to articles for a help centre that need both a video and a written version without doing the work twice, a software company documenting a release where the workflow changed and the old screenshots are now wrong, an internal operations team writing standard operating procedures for tools that change often enough that hand written documentation is never current, a team where nobody will record voiceover, so synthetic narration is the only way the content gets published at all. Of those, a customer support team producing how to articles for a help centre that need both a video and a written version without doing the work twice and a software company documenting a release where the workflow changed and the old screenshots are now wrong are not what Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Guidde do that Loom cannot?
Guidde covers Automatic step detection, Dual output, Synthetic voiceover, Blur sensitive information. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Guidde: How much does Guidde cost?

Free for up to 25 videos, Pro at 19 US dollars per creator per month billed annually or 29 monthly, Business at 39 annually or 59 monthly for up to five creators, and Enterprise quoted.

Loom: How much does Loom cost?

Loom offers a free Starter plan at no cost. Paid plans begin at $18 per user per month for Business, or $24 per user per month for Business + AI. Annual billing provides a 17% discount. Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting sales.

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Guidde: Is there a creator limit?

Yes. Business is capped at five creators. Above that you are into Enterprise and a quoted price, which is the main pricing surprise for growing teams.

Loom: What are the limitations of Loom's free plan?

The free Starter plan includes up to 50 members, 25 videos per person with 5 minute maximum screen recordings, and basic features like comments and emoji reactions.

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Guidde: Do I need to record my voice?

No, and that is the point. Text to voice generation produces the narration, so it can be edited as text later. It requires the Business tier.

Loom: What does Loom AI add compared to the standard Business plan?

Business + AI adds $6 per month to the Business plan and includes auto-video enhancement, video-to-text automation, auto-meeting recap emails, and auto-meeting notes.

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Guidde: Does it work on any application?

It works well on conventional web interfaces. Canvas based, drag and drop and heavily dynamic applications produce step detection that needs manual correction.

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