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Loom vs Poe

Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Poe logo

Poe

Software

Chat platform that gives access to many AI models from one subscription

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; Poe points-based pricing makes cost per message hard to predict across models.
  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Poe covers Multi-model chat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and Poe actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and Poe differ
AttributeLoomPoe
PlatformsWebweb, ios, android, windows, mac
Founded20152009

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 Poe

  • Multi-model chat
  • Custom bots
  • Image and video generation
  • Points-based usage
  • API access for bot creators

What people use each for

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

Loom

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

Poe

  • Comparing responses across multiple AI modelsnot Loom
  • Building and sharing custom prompt-based botsnot Loom
  • Accessing premium models without separate subscriptionsnot Loom
  • Generating images or video from a chat interfacenot 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

Poe

  • Points-based pricing makes cost per message hard to predict across models.
  • Heavy usage of top-tier models can exhaust points quickly on lower plans.
  • No native fine-tuning or persistent long-term memory across bots.
  • Custom bots are limited to prompt engineering rather than full agent tooling.

Pricing, plan by plan

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Poe

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited daily messages across select models
  • Starter$4.99/month
    • Monthly compute points
    • Access to premium models
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Larger monthly point allowance
    • Priority access to premium models
  • Premium Plus$49.99/month
    • Higher point allowance for heavy usage

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 Poe if

  • You need multi-model chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, ios, android, windows, mac.
  • You also want custom bots.
Poe review

Questions people ask

Is Loom or Poe better?
Neither clearly leads. Loom starts at Free and Poe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loom or Poe?
Loom starts at Free and Poe at Free.
Does Loom or Poe run on more platforms?
Loom runs on Web. Poe runs on web, ios, android, windows, mac.
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 Poe is typically brought in for.
What can Loom do that Poe cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Poe covers Multi-model chat, Custom bots, Image and video generation, Points-based usage.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Poe: How does Poe's pricing work?

Poe uses a monthly points system: each subscription tier grants a pool of compute points that are spent per message, with the amount depending on which underlying AI model is used.

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Poe: Is there a free plan on Poe?

Yes, Poe offers a free tier with limited daily messages across a selection of models before users need a paid subscription for more access.

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Poe: What do the paid subscription tiers cost?

Poe offers Starter at $4.99/month, Premium at $19.99/month, and Premium Plus at $49.99/month, each granting a larger monthly pool of compute points.

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Poe: What happens if I run out of points?

Once a subscription's monthly point allowance is exhausted, further use of premium models is limited until the points refresh or the user upgrades or purchases more.

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Poe: Can developers build on Poe?

Yes, Poe lets creators build and publish custom bots, and developers can connect their own model endpoints as bots via Poe's API.

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