Descript vs Loom
Compare these two screen recording tools to find the best option for creating training videos and onboarding content.
Descript
★3.4/5
Video editing for people who'd rather edit a Google Doc than a timeline
From $0/month
Loom
★4.5/5
The async video tool that replaced 'can we hop on a quick call' for an entire generation of SaaS teams
From $0/month
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Descript | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Free Available | ||
| Windows Support | ||
| macOS Support | ||
| Linux Support | ||
| Zoom Effects | ||
| Auto Captions | ||
| Team Collaboration | ||
| Audio Recording | ||
| Enterprise Security | ||
| Script Generation | ||
| AI Voiceovers | ||
| Auto Article Generation |
Descript AI Features
- Underlord AI co-editor (Claude Sonnet 4.5 model picker in 2026)
- Filler word and silence removal in one step
- B-roll suggestions based on transcript
- Auto generated show notes and chapter markers
- Social clip extraction from longer recordings
- Scene reorganization and footage extension
- Studio Sound audio enhancement
- Eye Contact gaze correction
- Green Screen compositing
- AI Speech with custom voice clones
- Translation and dubbing in 30+ languages (Business)
Loom AI Features
- Auto titles, summaries, and chapters
- Filler word and silence removal
- Edit by transcript
- Auto meeting recaps and notes
- Variables and auto CTAs
- Transcriptions in 50+ languages
Descript - Pros & Cons
Pros
- • Edit video by editing the transcript, which non-editors actually get
- • Screen and remote multi-track recording in the same app
- • Underlord with Claude Sonnet 4.5 model picker (2026)
Cons
- • Sept 2025 pricing change: two-meter system (media minutes + AI credits) replaced unlimited transcription
- • Studio Sound and Underlord clip generation can burn through credits faster than expected
- • Public reviews flag occasional export and sync instability
Loom - Pros & Cons
Pros
- • Lowest friction recorder we've tested. One click, you're rolling.
- • Sharing is just a link. No upload, no rendering.
- • Works on every desktop OS and as a Chrome extension
Cons
- • Free plan caps each video at 5 minutes and 25 videos total
- • Editing is intentionally minimal. No timeline, no overlays.
- • Atlassian migration and workspace billing can still be confusing for larger teams