Software · head to head
Loom vs Microsoft To Do
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Loom and Microsoft To Do actually diverge.
| Attribute | Loom | Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos |
| Founded | 2015 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Microsoft To Do
- My Day suggestions
- List sharing
- Steps
- Due dates
- Reminders
- Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Loom
- Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot Microsoft To Do
- Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot Microsoft To Do
- Meeting transcription and documentationnot Microsoft To Do
- Team communication and knowledge sharingnot Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Loom
- Appointment bookingnot Loom
- Time trackingnot Loom
- Resource managementnot Loom
- Team coordinationnot 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
Microsoft To Do
Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Loom
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
Which should you pick?
Choose Loom if
- You need screen & camera recording.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want instant sharing.
Choose Microsoft To Do if
- You need my day suggestions.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- You also want list sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Loom or Microsoft To Do better?
- Neither clearly leads. Loom starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Loom or Microsoft To Do?
- Loom starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free.
- Does Loom or Microsoft To Do run on more platforms?
- Loom runs on Web. Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- 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 Microsoft To Do is typically brought in for.
- What can Loom do that Microsoft To Do cannot?
- Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates.
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