Loom vs Vidyard
Compare these two screen recording tools to find the best option for creating training videos and onboarding content.
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
★4.5/5
Business video platform that connects screen recordings to your CRM, sales, and support workflows
From $0
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Loom | Vidyard |
|---|---|---|
| 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