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If you relate to the \u201cThis meeting could have easily been an email\u201d quote, then Loom is for you. Of course, in this case, we\u2019ll swap the email for a recording, but the expression still stands true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loom<\/a> is a video recording solution that lets you record your screen and camera to communicate with team members without wasting time on unproductive meetings. Essentially, with Loom, you\u2019ll never have to sit through another meeting that takes way longer than a quick, straightforward recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this Loom review, we\u2019ll go over the video recording tool\u2019s extensive feature set, covering the pros & cons and whether it\u2019s worth the buck it\u2019s asking. Since there are quite a few Loom alternatives in the market, we will also explore some of its competitors. Finally, we\u2019ll give our deciding vote and rating so you can see if it\u2019s the right choice for you or your team. Let\u2019s roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Loom Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right before we dive into the juicy details of this Loom review, let\u2019s run a quick overview of the company for the ones who just found out about Loom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the company website and additional digging, Loom was founded back in 2015 and quickly caught the eyes of investors. The company has now raised over $203M in funding and holds a dedicated user base of 14 million people across 200K companies. With millions of people switching to remote work, it\u2019s not surprising that a whopping 10 million of Loom\u2019s users<\/a> came during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So What is Loom, in a Nutshell?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In as little as a few clicks, Loom<\/a> allows you to record your entire desktop or a specific screen while your talking head is doing the presentation. If you\u2019re camera-shy, you can turn off the webcam and let your avatar do the job. Or you can skip the whole thing entirely and do regular screencasting. While presenting, you or your avatar will appear in the corner in a small circle, which definitely adds a nice touch to the recording. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re done recording, you can instantly share the video with anyone. The recipient of the link doesn\u2019t even have to be a Loom user to access the video recording. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Loom Work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are two ways you can start using Loom \u2013 by downloading the Loom Chrome extension or Loom app for your desktop. There is also a Loom app available on Android and iOS devices to instantly record and share videos straight from your phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have the software set up, you can start recording with a click. After you\u2019re done, a Loom tab will open in your browser where you\u2019ll be able to see your Loom recording and add the final touches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loom lets you do basic editing such as trimming, changing the video thumbnail, and adding a call-to-action button with a link. You can also play around with the settings to turn on\/off emojis, commenting, downloading, and similar actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro tip for this Loom review: Use the editor to cut off the empty parts from the video or parts where you made a mistake. There\u2019s no need to start all over again. It\u2019s that easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To access all your previous recordings simply log into your account and go to your Personal Library in the dashboard. If you need to categorize and organize your videos, you can also create folders. This dashboard is also where you can find your own recordings as well as Loom recordings shared with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No longer in need of a particular Loom video? Archive it. The interface and functionality are straightforward and efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use Loom Chrome Extension<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have tried and tested Loom many times before writing this comprehensive Loom review, and we definitely recommend going with the Loom Chrome extension<\/a> because it\u2019s extremely easy to access. Need to quickly record a mini tutorial for a colleague? Click on the extension and start recording in less than 2 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now that the basics are covered, let\u2019s get into the more technical parts of this Loom review \u2013 the pricing, pros and cons, some use cases, and alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Loom safe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This wouldn\u2019t be a proper Loom review if we didn\u2019t cover one of the most frequently asked questions about any cloud-based product. Is Loom safe? The answer is, in the founders\u2019 words, \u201cLoom is committed to the security of our customers and their data… Loom undergoes periodic penetration testing, is designed to be GDPR-compliant and encrypts data at rest and in-transit.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much is Loom?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As opposed to many productivity and remote-work tools that break the bank and consist of many variations, Loom pricing is fairly simple. It only has 3 main plans \u2013 starter, business, enterprise, and a separate one for teachers in the scope of their dedicated Loom educational plan. Spoiler alert: the education plan is free. Now let\u2019s explore all of the plans in our Loom review so get a better understanding on which one is the right choice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Loom Pricing: Starter plan, free of charge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The starter plan is the Crown Jewel of Loom. It\u2019s completely free and all you need to do is sign up and download the free Loom Chrome extension or the Loom app for desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Starter plan is for anyone who needs to record quick video messages and doesn\u2019t require the advanced feature set. The plan includes up to 50 Creators Lite accounts in one workspace, who in turn get to record up to 25 videos each. As we already mentioned, this plan is for quick messages, so you have a 5-minute limit on each recording. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key features of the starter plan according to the company website include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n