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Loom vs Murf

Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Murf logo

Murf

Software

Professional AI voiceovers in minutes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video; Murf sold directly by Murf Inc on AWS Marketplace (Murf Falcon Text to Speech API) at $0.00001 per character, about one cent per 1,000 characters, in USD
  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Murf covers 120+ AI voices.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and Murf actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and Murf differ
AttributeLoomMurf
PlatformsWebWeb, Api
Founded20152020

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 Murf

  • 120+ AI voices
  • 20+ languages
  • Voice customization
  • Video editor
  • API access
  • Canva integration
  • Web support
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

Loom

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

Murf

  • ai tools managementnot Loom
  • Workflow automationnot Loom
  • Reportingnot 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

Murf

  • Sold directly by Murf Inc on AWS Marketplace (Murf Falcon Text to Speech API) at $0.00001 per character, about one cent per 1,000 characters, in USD

Pricing, plan by plan

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Murf

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10 minutes
    • All voices
  • Basic$19/month
    • 24 hours/year
    • Commercial rights
  • Pro$26/month
    • 48 hours/year
    • Voice cloning

Which should you pick?

Choose Loom if

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

Choose Murf if

  • You need 120+ ai voices.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want 20+ languages.
Murf review

Questions people ask

Is Loom or Murf better?
Neither clearly leads. Loom starts at Free and Murf at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loom or Murf?
Loom starts at Free and Murf at Free.
Does Loom or Murf run on more platforms?
Loom runs on Web. Murf runs on Web, Api.
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 Murf is typically brought in for.
What can Loom do that Murf cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Murf covers 120+ AI voices, 20+ languages, Voice customization, Video editor.
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