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LastPass vs Loom

LastPass logo

LastPass

All industries

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

From
Free
Rated
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Loom logo

Loom

All industries

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: LastPass covers Password vault, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LastPass and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where LastPass and Loom differ
AttributeLastPassLoom
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb
Founded20082015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (All industries).

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 LastPass

  • Password vault
  • Password generator
  • Autofill
  • Security dashboard
  • Dark web monitoring
  • Emergency access
  • Secure notes
  • Digital wallet

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.

LastPass

  • Password management and vault storagenot Loom
  • Multi-device access and autofillnot Loom
  • Dark web monitoring and security dashboardnot Loom
  • Team collaboration with shared folders and policiesnot Loom

Loom

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

Where each one falls short

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

LastPass

  • Free plan limited to 1 device type only
  • Premium plan costs ~$3/month annually (30% discount applied)
  • Business Teams plan limited to up to 50 users maximum
  • Teams plan offers only 25 security policies
  • Business plan pricing ~$4/user/month
  • Business Max plan costs ~$7/user/month for advanced features

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

LastPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose LastPass if

  • You need password vault.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want password generator.

Choose Loom if

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

Questions people ask

Is LastPass or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. LastPass 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, LastPass or Loom?
LastPass starts at Free and Loom at Free.
Does LastPass or Loom run on more platforms?
LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use LastPass for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is LastPass best used for?
LastPass is most often used for password management and vault storage, multi-device access and autofill, dark web monitoring and security dashboard, team collaboration with shared folders and policies. Of those, password management and vault storage and multi-device access and autofill are not what Loom is typically brought in for.
What can LastPass do that Loom cannot?
LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.

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