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Loomly vs VEGAS Pro

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Loomly

Social Media

Brand success platform for social media collaboration

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
VEGAS Pro logo

VEGAS Pro

Video Production

Professional timeline-based video editing software from Boris FX

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Loomly starter plan limited to 12 social accounts and 3 users; VEGAS Pro windows-only, with no native macOS or Linux version.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loomly and VEGAS Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Loomly and VEGAS Pro differ
AttributeLoomlyVEGAS Pro
Starting price$49/month$19.99/month
PlatformsWebwindows
CategorySocial MediaVideo Production

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 VEGAS Pro does not also cover.

Only in VEGAS Pro

  • Timeline-based editing
  • Color grading tools
  • Audio mixing
  • Sound Forge integration
  • VFX and compositing (Post/Suite tiers)
  • Perpetual or subscription licensing

What people use each for

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

Loomly

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

VEGAS Pro

  • Professional video editing on Windowsnot Loomly
  • Color grading and finishing for video projectsnot Loomly
  • Audio post-production paired with Sound Forgenot Loomly
  • Long-form video editing needing perpetual licensingnot 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

VEGAS Pro

  • Windows-only, with no native macOS or Linux version.
  • Subscription pricing across Edit/Post/Suite tiers can be more expensive than one-time-purchase competitors.
  • Smaller plugin/effects ecosystem compared to Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Perpetual license versions can lag behind the latest subscription features.

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

VEGAS Pro

$19.99/month
  • VEGAS Pro Edit$19.99/month
    • Core non-linear editing
    • Color grading
    • Audio tools
  • VEGAS Pro Post$29.99/month
    • Everything in Edit
    • Advanced finishing and VFX tools
  • VEGAS Pro Suite$49.99/month
    • Everything in Post
    • Full VFX and compositing suite

Which should you pick?

Choose Loomly if

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

Loomly review

Choose VEGAS Pro if

  • You need timeline-based editing.
  • You work on windows.
  • You also want color grading tools.
VEGAS Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Loomly or VEGAS Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Loomly starts at $49/month and VEGAS Pro at $19.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loomly or VEGAS Pro?
Loomly starts at $49/month and VEGAS Pro at $19.99/month.
Does Loomly or VEGAS Pro run on more platforms?
Loomly runs on Web. VEGAS Pro runs on windows.
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 VEGAS Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Loomly do that VEGAS Pro cannot?
VEGAS Pro covers Timeline-based editing, Color grading tools, Audio mixing, Sound Forge integration.

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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VEGAS Pro: What does VEGAS Pro cost?

VEGAS Pro offers three subscription tiers: Edit at $19.99/month, Post at $29.99/month, and Suite at $49.99/month, each bundling more finishing and plugin tools than the last.

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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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VEGAS Pro: Is there a free trial of VEGAS Pro?

Yes, Boris FX offers a free trial of VEGAS Pro that does not require a credit card to start.

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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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VEGAS Pro: Can I buy VEGAS Pro as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription?

Yes, VEGAS Pro is available as perpetual licenses priced at $399 (Edit), $599 (Post), and $799 (Suite), in addition to the monthly subscription tiers.

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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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