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Loomly vs Shotcut

Loomly logo

Loomly

Social Media

Brand success platform for social media collaboration

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shotcut logo

Shotcut

Video Production

Free, open-source, cross-platform video editor built on the MLT framework

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Shotcut has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Loomly starter plan limited to 12 social accounts and 3 users; Shotcut interface is dense and less polished than commercial competitors like VEGAS Pro.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loomly and Shotcut actually diverge.

Attributes where Loomly and Shotcut differ
AttributeLoomlyShotcut
Starting price$49/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebwindows, mac, linux
CategorySocial MediaVideo Production
FoundedUnknown2004

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 Loomly

Nothing recorded that Shotcut does not also cover.

Only in Shotcut

  • Native timeline editing
  • Wide format support
  • 4K resolution support
  • Blackmagic Design SDI/HDMI capture
  • Multi-format timelines
  • Text and audio filters

What people use each for

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

Loomly

  • Social media scheduling and managementnot Shotcut
  • Multi-channel social content planningnot Shotcut

Shotcut

  • Free cross-platform video editingnot Loomly
  • Working with mixed-format footage in one projectnot Loomly
  • 4K video editing without a subscriptionnot Loomly
  • Capturing footage from Blackmagic SDI/HDMI hardwarenot Loomly

Where each one falls short

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

Loomly

  • Starter plan limited to 12 social accounts and 3 users
  • Starter plan lacks custom branding and calendar 2FA enforcement
  • Monthly billing has higher per-month cost than yearly; yearly requires 12-month commitment
  • No free trial or free version available

Shotcut

  • Interface is dense and less polished than commercial competitors like VEGAS Pro.
  • No built-in cloud collaboration or team review features.
  • Performance on very large 4K projects can lag on modest hardware.
  • Community-driven support model means no official paid support channel.

Pricing, plan by plan

Loomly

$49/month
  • Starter$65/month
    • 12 social accounts
    • 3 users
    • Unlimited calendars
  • Beyond$332/month
    • 60 social accounts
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited calendars

Shotcut

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full editor
    • All filters and effects
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose Loomly if

Nothing in the data separates Loomly from Shotcut on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Loomly review

Choose Shotcut if

  • You need native timeline editing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on windows, mac, linux.
  • You also want wide format support.
Shotcut review

Questions people ask

Is Loomly or Shotcut better?
Neither clearly leads. Loomly starts at $49/month and Shotcut at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loomly or Shotcut?
Shotcut has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Loomly and Free for Shotcut.
Does Loomly or Shotcut run on more platforms?
Loomly runs on Web. Shotcut runs on windows, mac, linux.
Can I use Shotcut for free?
Yes. Shotcut has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Loomly starts at $49/month.
What is Loomly best used for?
Loomly is most often used for social media scheduling and management, multi-channel social content planning. Of those, social media scheduling and management and multi-channel social content planning are not what Shotcut is typically brought in for.
What can Loomly do that Shotcut cannot?
Shotcut covers Native timeline editing, Wide format support, 4K resolution support, Blackmagic Design SDI/HDMI capture.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Loomly: How much does Loomly cost?

Loomly costs $65 per month on Starter plan or $332 per month on Beyond plan. Yearly billing saves 25% ($49 per month for Starter, $249 per month for Beyond). There is no free version.

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Shotcut: Is Shotcut free for commercial use?

Yes. Shotcut is distributed under the GPLv3 license, which grants the freedom to run the program for any purpose, including commercial use, at no cost.

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Loomly: What is the difference between Loomly's Starter and Beyond plans?

Starter includes 12 social accounts and 3 users. Beyond includes 60 social accounts, unlimited users, custom branding, custom roles, hashtag manager, and calendar 2FA enforcement. Beyond also doubles the AI monthly usage cap and social listening queries from 2 to 5 per month.

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Shotcut: Does Shotcut collect personal data?

No. Shotcut does not collect, store, or share any personal information, and it requires no network connection for activation or usage tracking.

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Loomly: Does Loomly offer an Enterprise plan?

Yes, Loomly offers an Enterprise plan with 61+ social accounts, unlimited users, and unlimited calendars. Enterprise pricing is custom and based on business needs.

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Shotcut: What operating systems does Shotcut support?

Shotcut supports Windows 10 (build 1809) and later, macOS 12-26, and 64-bit Linux with glibc 2.35 or higher.

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Loomly: Can I cancel Loomly at any time?

Monthly plan subscribers can cancel anytime with no penalty. Yearly plans are locked in for 12 months without early termination options.

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