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Loom vs Malwarebytes

Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Malwarebytes logo

Malwarebytes

Software

Protects every device, everywhere

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video; Malwarebytes free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection
  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and Malwarebytes actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and Malwarebytes differ
AttributeLoomMalwarebytes
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
Founded20152008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Loom

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

Only in Malwarebytes

  • Malware detection & removal
  • Ransomware protection
  • Real-time protection
  • Anti-exploit
  • Anti-phishing
  • Browser Guard
  • VPN
  • Brute Force Protection

What people use each for

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

Loom

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

Malwarebytes

  • Budget-conscious users performing manual scans via free versionnot Loom
  • Organisations needing real-time malware and ransomware protection via Premium subscriptionnot Loom
  • Users combining antivirus with privacy via Premium plus Privacy VPN bundlenot Loom

Where each one falls short

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

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

Malwarebytes

  • Free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection
  • Upgrade requires purchase of Malwarebytes Premium for automatic protection
  • Privacy VPN add-on requires separate subscription or bundle with Premium

Pricing, plan by plan

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Malwarebytes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Loom if

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

Choose Malwarebytes if

  • You need malware detection & removal.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
  • You also want ransomware protection.

Questions people ask

Is Loom or Malwarebytes better?
Neither clearly leads. Loom starts at Free and Malwarebytes at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loom or Malwarebytes?
Loom starts at Free and Malwarebytes at Free.
Does Loom or Malwarebytes run on more platforms?
Loom runs on Web. Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
Can I use Loom for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Loom best used for?
Loom is most often used for asynchronous video communication and screen recording, product demonstrations and tutorials, meeting transcription and documentation, team communication and knowledge sharing. Of those, asynchronous video communication and screen recording and product demonstrations and tutorials are not what Malwarebytes is typically brought in for.
What can Loom do that Malwarebytes cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Ransomware protection, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit.

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