Software · head to head
Loom vs Malwarebytes
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.
| Attribute | Loom | Malwarebytes |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 2008 |
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
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.
Malwarebytes
FreeNo 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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