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Loom vs UKG Pro

Loom logo

Loom

All industries

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UKG Pro logo

UKG Pro

Payroll & Benefits

Our purpose is people

From
On request
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; UKG Pro no access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, UKG Pro covers HR Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and UKG Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and UKG Pro differ
AttributeLoomUKG Pro
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted)
CategoryAll industriesPayroll & Benefits
Founded20152020

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 UKG Pro

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365

What people use each for

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

Loom

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

UKG Pro

No use cases recorded yet. See the UKG Pro review.

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

UKG Pro

  • No access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • Limited system procedure access for advanced administrative functions
  • No direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or remote desktop connectivity
  • Requires paid technical support subscription for assistance beyond standard support

Pricing, plan by plan

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

UKG Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the UKG Pro review.

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 UKG Pro if

  • You need hr management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
  • You also want payroll.
UKG Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Loom or UKG Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Loom starts at Free and UKG Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loom or UKG Pro?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Loom and On request for UKG Pro.
Does Loom or UKG Pro run on more platforms?
Loom runs on Web. UKG Pro runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. UKG Pro starts at On request.
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 UKG Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Loom do that UKG Pro cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. UKG Pro covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Talent Management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

UKG Pro: What databases does UKG Pro support?

UKG Pro is a cloud-based HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits, and HR across 160+ countries in a single integrated system.

Source
UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro handle multi-country payroll?

Yes. UKG Pro can manage global payroll complexity and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across 160+ countries, all in one seamless experience.

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UKG Pro: What features are included in time and attendance tracking?

Time and Attendance module monitors employee working hours, attendance, and related data to drive accurate payroll processing and compliance.

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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro offer reporting and analytics?

Yes. UKG Pro provides customizable reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights, enabling data-driven human capital decisions.

Source
UKG Pro: What is UKG Talk?

UKG Talk is a built-in collaboration platform within UKG Pro that enables real-time team communication and engagement features.

Source
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