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Kaltura vs Loom

Kaltura logo

Kaltura

Software

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

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: Kaltura the pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Kaltura covers Video creation, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kaltura and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Kaltura and Loom differ
AttributeKalturaLoom
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded20062015

Identical on both: 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 Kaltura

  • Video creation
  • Live streaming
  • Analytics
  • Interactive content
  • Mobile apps
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle

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.

Kaltura

  • Enterprise video portals and internal town hallsnot Loom
  • Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot Loom

Loom

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kaltura

  • The pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request
  • Capabilities are split across separate products such as Webinars, Virtual Events, Town Halls, Video Portal and Virtual Classroom, each licensed on its own

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

Kaltura

On request
  • Starter$400/month
    • Video library
    • Basic features
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Support

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Kaltura if

  • You need video creation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Kaltura 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 Kaltura or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Kaltura 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, Kaltura or Loom?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kaltura and Free for Loom.
Does Kaltura or Loom run on more platforms?
Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kaltura starts at On request.
What is Kaltura best used for?
Kaltura is most often used for enterprise video portals and internal town halls, virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities. Of those, enterprise video portals and internal town halls and virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities are not what Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Kaltura do that Loom cannot?
Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Analytics, Interactive content. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.
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