Loom vs Vidyard

Compare these two screen recording tools to find the best option for creating training videos and onboarding content.

Loom logo

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
Vidyard logo

Vidyard

4.5/5

Business video platform that connects screen recordings to your CRM, sales, and support workflows

From $0

Feature Comparison

FeatureLoomVidyard
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

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

Vidyard AI Features

  • Video Agent (auto generates personalized videos from buyer signals)
  • AI Avatars (talking-head videos without recording, custom avatars on paid plans)
  • AI script generation
  • Auto-CTAs and customizable share pages
  • Captions and transcripts

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

Vidyard - Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Fast screen and webcam recording for business communication
  • Built-in hosting and share links, no separate infrastructure
  • Native CRM/MAP integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce, Outreach) on Teams
Cons
  • Team pricing is quote-based, so modeled costs require a sales quote
  • Video Agent is an add-on on Starter and Teams, not bundled
  • Optimized for sales and customer-facing comms, not heavy editing