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Loom vs Twist

Loom logo

Loom

All industries

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Twist logo

Twist

Communication & Collaboration

Distraction-free team communication

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; Twist the free plan only exposes the last 1 month of comments and messages; older history is hidden until you upgrade
  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Twist covers Topic-based chat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and Twist actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and Twist differ
AttributeLoomTwist
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
CategoryAll industriesCommunication & Collaboration
Founded20152014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Twist

  • Topic-based chat
  • Threading
  • File attachments
  • Search
  • Notifications control
  • Integrations
  • Mobile apps
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Loom

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

Twist

  • Asynchronous threaded team communication for distributed teamsnot Loom
  • Keeping decisions in searchable threads rather than a real time chat streamnot Loom
  • Coordinating across time zones without expecting immediate repliesnot 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

Twist

  • The free plan only exposes the last 1 month of comments and messages; older history is hidden until you upgrade
  • The free plan caps integrations at 5 and file storage at 5 GB
  • Full message history, unlimited integrations, unlimited storage and priority support all require the Unlimited plan at US$6 per user per month
  • Both plans cap the workspace at 500 internal member accounts and 500 external guest accounts

Pricing, plan by plan

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Twist

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited topics
    • Message history
    • File sharing
  • Pro$5/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced search
    • API access

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 Twist if

  • You need topic-based chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want threading.
Twist review

Questions people ask

Is Loom or Twist better?
Neither clearly leads. Loom starts at Free and Twist at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loom or Twist?
Loom starts at Free and Twist at Free.
Does Loom or Twist run on more platforms?
Loom runs on Web. Twist runs on Web, Windows, Macos, 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 Twist is typically brought in for.
What can Loom do that Twist cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Twist covers Topic-based chat, Threading, File attachments, Search. Both handle Slack, GitHub, GDPR.
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