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Hive vs Loom

Hive logo

Hive

Software

Project management built for speed

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: Hive the free plan is capped at 200 MB of storage; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and Loom differ
AttributeHiveLoom
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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 Hive

  • Tasks
  • Gantt view
  • Kanban
  • Time tracking
  • Forms
  • Zoom
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

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.

Hive

  • Project and task management with multiple project viewsnot Loom
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot Loom

Loom

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

Where each one falls short

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

Hive

  • The free plan is capped at 200 MB of storage
  • The Starter plan at $5 per user per month is limited to 10 projects
  • Eight capabilities are sold as $5 per user add ons on the Teams plan, including CRM, timesheets, proofing, resourcing, advanced dashboards, external users and SSO
  • Buying SSO plus a few of those add ons therefore costs more than the $12 base seat itself
  • AI credits are metered monthly at 1,000, 3,000 and 5,000 by plan

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

Hive

On request
  • FreeFree
    • Basic features
    • 10 users
  • Teams$12/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Time tracking
    • Automations

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Hive if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want gantt view.
Hive 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 Hive or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive 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, Hive or Loom?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hive and Free for Loom.
Does Hive or Loom run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hive starts at On request.
What is Hive best used for?
Hive is most often used for project and task management with multiple project views, coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teams. Of those, project and task management with multiple project views and coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teams are not what Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that Loom cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Both handle Slack.
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