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Kanbanize vs Loom

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Kanbanize

Software

Enterprise Kanban software for agile teams

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: Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kanbanize and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Kanbanize and Loom differ
AttributeKanbanizeLoom
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20122015

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 Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards
  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Workflow automation
  • Analytics
  • Timeline
  • Azure DevOps
  • SOC 2
  • ISO 27001

Only in Loom

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

Both cover

  • Jira
  • Slack
  • GitHub

What people use each for

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

Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot Loom
  • Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot Loom

Loom

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kanbanize

  • No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
  • SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
  • File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
  • A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

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

Kanbanize

On request
  • Team$149/month
    • 15 users
    • Unlimited boards
    • Kanban analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO
    • Advanced security

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Kanbanize if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want portfolio kanban.
Kanbanize 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 Kanbanize or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Kanbanize 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, Kanbanize or Loom?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kanbanize and Free for Loom.
Does Kanbanize or Loom run on more platforms?
Kanbanize runs on Web, Ios, Android. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kanbanize starts at On request.
What is Kanbanize best used for?
Kanbanize is most often used for kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams, linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows. Of those, kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams and linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows are not what Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Kanbanize do that Loom cannot?
Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Portfolio Kanban, Workflow automation, Analytics. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Both handle Jira, Slack, GitHub.
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