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Loom vs RingCentral Video

Loom logo

Loom

All industries

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RingCentral Video logo

RingCentral Video

Communication & Collaboration

Connected cloud communications

From
$19.99/month
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; RingCentral Video unlimited calling is limited to the US and Canada markets; other international calls are charged per minute at the published international rates table
  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and RingCentral Video actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and RingCentral Video differ
AttributeLoomRingCentral Video
Starting priceFree$19.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
CategoryAll industriesCommunication & Collaboration
Founded20151999

Identical on both: 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 RingCentral Video

  • HD video conferencing
  • Voice and video calling
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Recording and transcription
  • Chat and messaging
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting attendee controls

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Jira
  • Zendesk
  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

Loom

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

RingCentral Video

  • Cloud business phone system with video meetings and team messagingnot Loom
  • Replacing on-premise PBX hardware for distributed 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

RingCentral Video

  • Unlimited calling is limited to the US and Canada markets; other international calls are charged per minute at the published international rates table
  • The free trial is only for new subscribers and is capped at five users and two desktop phones, with SMS unavailable during the trial
  • Trial hardware must be returned within 21 days of trial cancellation to avoid hardware charges
  • Phone rental is available only with a multi-year contract
  • Automated, high volume or marketing SMS costs extra as RingCentral High Volume SMS, and TCR registration is required for SMS and MMS
  • A Mobile User extension is free to add but is billed at the same monthly rate as a Digital Line in any month it is used to make or receive a call
  • The Webinar 500 discount lasts one year on a one year commitment, after which pricing reverts to $75 per host per month or the then current retail price
  • Taxes and recovery fees including the Federal Universal Service Recovery Fee, E911 Service Fee and Compliance and Administrative Cost Recovery Fee are added on top
  • The advertised savings of up to 33% require paying annually

Pricing, plan by plan

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

RingCentral Video

$19.99/month
  • Essentials$19.99/month
    • Video meetings
    • Phone service
    • Text messaging
  • Standard$27.99/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Advanced meeting controls
    • Call recording
  • Premium$34.99/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced security features
    • Compliance recording
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited everything
    • Custom deployment
    • Dedicated account manager

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 RingCentral Video if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want voice and video calling.
RingCentral Video review

Questions people ask

Is Loom or RingCentral Video better?
Neither clearly leads. Loom starts at Free and RingCentral Video at $19.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loom or RingCentral Video?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Loom and $19.99/month for RingCentral Video.
Does Loom or RingCentral Video run on more platforms?
Loom runs on Web. RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RingCentral Video starts at $19.99/month.
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 RingCentral Video is typically brought in for.
What can Loom do that RingCentral Video cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds. Both handle Slack, Jira, Zendesk, SOC2.
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