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Loom vs Pipedrive

Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Pipedrive logo

Pipedrive

Software

The CRM that sales teams love to use

From
On request
Rated
-

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; Pipedrive email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user
  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and Pipedrive actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and Pipedrive differ
AttributeLoomPipedrive
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20152010

Identical on both: 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 Pipedrive

  • Visual pipeline
  • Deal tracking
  • Activity reminders
  • Email integration
  • Mobile apps
  • Reporting
  • Goal tracking
  • Lead management

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Loom

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

Pipedrive

  • Sales pipeline management with kanban-style dashboardsnot Loom
  • Multi-channel communication with email and calendar syncnot Loom
  • Sales automation for small to mid-market teamsnot 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

Pipedrive

  • Email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user

Pricing, plan by plan

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Pipedrive

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Pipedrive 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 Pipedrive if

  • You need visual pipeline.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Loom or Pipedrive better?
Neither clearly leads. Loom starts at Free and Pipedrive at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loom or Pipedrive?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Loom and On request for Pipedrive.
Does Loom or Pipedrive run on more platforms?
Loom runs on Web. Pipedrive runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pipedrive 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 Pipedrive is typically brought in for.
What can Loom do that Pipedrive cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline, Deal tracking, Activity reminders, Email integration. Both handle Slack, SOC2, GDPR.

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