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Loom vs Panopto

Loom logo

Loom

Webinar & Virtual Events

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Panopto logo

Panopto

Webinar & Virtual Events

Video management and live streaming platform for enterprises

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Loom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video; Panopto no price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Panopto covers Video management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and Panopto actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and Panopto differ
AttributeLoomPanopto
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
CategoryUnknownWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20152007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Panopto

  • Video management
  • Live streaming
  • Recording
  • Search
  • Analytics
  • Microsoft 365
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard

What people use each for

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

Loom

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

Panopto

  • Recording, hosting and searching lecture and training videonot Loom
  • Integrating video libraries with learning management systemsnot 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

Panopto

  • No price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • Cost depends on user count, integrations, add ons and deployment model, so several negotiated variables set the figure
  • Four capabilities are separately priced add ons on top of any quote
  • Every route to a figure is a demo or a conversation with sales

Pricing, plan by plan

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Panopto

On request
  • Professional$500/month
    • Video storage
    • Basic features
  • Business$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

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 Panopto if

  • You need video management.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Panopto review

Questions people ask

Is Loom or Panopto better?
Neither clearly leads. Loom starts at Free and Panopto at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loom or Panopto?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Loom and On request for Panopto.
Does Loom or Panopto run on more platforms?
Loom runs on Web. Panopto runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Panopto starts at On request.
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 Panopto is typically brought in for.
What can Loom do that Panopto cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Panopto covers Video management, Live streaming, Recording, Search.
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