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Loom vs Pop

Loom logo

Loom

Communication

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Pop logo

Pop

Remote Work

Lightweight screen sharing and recording

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Pop covers Screen sharing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and Pop actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and Pop differ
AttributeLoomPop
PlatformsWebWeb, Chrome extension, Desktop
CategoryCommunicationRemote Work
Founded20152020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Pop

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Instant links
  • Minimal interface
  • Chat
  • Web support
  • Chrome extension support
  • Desktop support

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 Pop
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot Pop
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot Pop
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot Pop

Pop

  • Video Conferencingnot Loom
  • Team Collaborationnot Loom
  • Project Managementnot Loom

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Loom

  • Starter plan limited to 25 videos per person
  • Starter plan limited to 5 minute recordings
  • Enterprise plan pricing not publicly available, requires sales contact
  • Per-user billing for Business plans may increase costs with team growth

Pop

Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Loom

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Up to 50 members
    • 25 videos per person
    • 5 minute screen recordings
  • Business$18/month
    • Unlimited videos
    • Unlimited recording time
    • 4K quality
  • Business + AI$24/month
    • Auto-video enhancement
    • Video-to-text automation
    • Auto-meeting recap emails

Pop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Instant sharing
    • Recording
    • Basic features
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Loom if

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

Choose Pop if

  • You need screen sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
  • You also want recording.

Questions people ask

Is Loom or Pop better?
Neither clearly leads. Loom starts at Free and Pop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loom or Pop?
Loom starts at Free and Pop at Free.
Does Loom or Pop run on more platforms?
Loom runs on Web. Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
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 Pop is typically brought in for.
What can Loom do that Pop cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Pop covers Screen sharing, Recording, Instant links, Minimal interface. Both handle Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Loom: How much does Loom cost?

Loom offers a free Starter plan at no cost. Paid plans begin at $18 per user per month for Business, or $24 per user per month for Business + AI. Annual billing provides a 17% discount. Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting sales.

Source
Loom: What are the limitations of Loom's free plan?

The free Starter plan includes up to 50 members, 25 videos per person with 5 minute maximum screen recordings, and basic features like comments and emoji reactions.

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Loom: What does Loom AI add compared to the standard Business plan?

Business + AI adds $6 per month to the Business plan and includes auto-video enhancement, video-to-text automation, auto-meeting recap emails, and auto-meeting notes.

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