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Loom vs Paymo

Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Paymo logo

Paymo

Software

Work & project management for teams

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; Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Paymo covers Task management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and Paymo actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and Paymo differ
AttributeLoomPaymo
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop
Founded20152008

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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 Paymo

  • Task management
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Gantt charts
  • Resource scheduling
  • Google Workspace
  • Zapier
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Loom

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

Paymo

  • Project management with time tracking and invoicing for agenciesnot Loom
  • Tracking billable hours and project profitabilitynot 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

Paymo

  • Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
  • The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
  • Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
  • Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Paymo

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • Basic features
  • Starter$4.95/month
    • Time tracking
    • Kanban
    • Invoicing

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 Paymo if

  • You need task management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want time tracking.
Paymo review

Questions people ask

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