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Loom vs Twist

Loom logo

Loom

Communication

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Twist logo

Twist

Communication

Distraction-free team communication

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Loom starter plan limited to 25 videos per person; 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.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and Twist actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and Twist differ
AttributeLoomTwist
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20152014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Communication).

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 team communication and project collaborationnot Loom
  • Teams requiring unlimited message history and integrationsnot Loom
  • Remote-first organizations minimizing synchronous meetingsnot Loom
  • Distributed teams across multiple time zonesnot Loom

Where each one falls short

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

Loom

  • Starter plan limited to 25 videos per person
  • Starter plan limited to 5 minute recordings
  • Enterprise plan pricing not publicly available, requires sales contact
  • Per-user billing for Business plans may increase costs with team growth

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
  • StarterFree
    • Up to 50 members
    • 25 videos per person
    • 5 minute screen recordings
  • Business$18/month
    • Unlimited videos
    • Unlimited recording time
    • 4K quality
  • Business + AI$24/month
    • Auto-video enhancement
    • Video-to-text automation
    • Auto-meeting recap emails

Twist

Free
  • Free PlanFree
    • Access up to 1 month of comments and messages
    • Up to 5 integrations
    • 5 GB storage
  • Unlimited Plan$6/month
    • Full history of comments and messages
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Unlimited file storage

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.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Loom: How much does Loom cost?

Loom offers a free Starter plan at no cost. Paid plans begin at $18 per user per month for Business, or $24 per user per month for Business + AI. Annual billing provides a 17% discount. Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting sales.

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Twist: How much does Twist cost?

Twist offers a free plan with access to 1 month of message history and 5 GB storage. The Unlimited plan costs $6 per user per month with full message history and unlimited storage.

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Loom: What are the limitations of Loom's free plan?

The free Starter plan includes up to 50 members, 25 videos per person with 5 minute maximum screen recordings, and basic features like comments and emoji reactions.

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Twist: What is included in Twist's free plan?

The free plan includes access to up to one month of comments and messages, up to 5 integrations, 5 GB storage, and standard support.

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Loom: What does Loom AI add compared to the standard Business plan?

Business + AI adds $6 per month to the Business plan and includes auto-video enhancement, video-to-text automation, auto-meeting recap emails, and auto-meeting notes.

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Twist: How is Twist priced for large teams?

Organizations with 200+ employees should contact [email protected] for custom enterprise pricing. Single-channel guests remain free on both tiers, while multi-channel guests on Unlimited are billed as regular members.

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