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Loom vs ProtoPie

Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Software

Create advanced interactive prototypes

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; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and ProtoPie differ
AttributeLoomProtoPie
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
Founded20152013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 ProtoPie

  • Interactive prototyping
  • Data binding
  • Advanced interactions
  • Animation
  • Collaboration
  • Cloud sharing
  • Device testing
  • Code export

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Jira
  • 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 ProtoPie
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot ProtoPie
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot ProtoPie
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot ProtoPie

ProtoPie

  • Building high fidelity interactive prototypes without codenot Loom
  • Prototyping multi device and hardware interactionsnot Loom
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for testingnot 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

ProtoPie

  • The free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • Free prototypes carry a watermark and shareable links require the Basic plan
  • Saving prototypes locally requires the Pro plan
  • Team libraries and handoff recordings require the Pro plan
  • Basic caps storage at 500MB and prototypes at 20
  • Single sign on, private servers, custom fonts and custom hardware integrations are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise requires a minimum of 3 seats and is priced by quote
  • Connect Core is a paid add on at $20 per user per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

ProtoPie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited prototypes
    • Cloud storage
    • Basic sharing
  • Professional$25/month
    • Unlimited prototypes
    • Advanced interactions
    • Collaboration
  • Enterprise$75/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Team features
    • Advanced security

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 ProtoPie if

  • You need interactive prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want data binding.
ProtoPie review

Questions people ask

Is Loom or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. Loom starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loom or ProtoPie?
Loom starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free.
Does Loom or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
Loom runs on Web. ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
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 ProtoPie is typically brought in for.
What can Loom do that ProtoPie cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Both handle Slack, Jira, SOC2, GDPR.
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