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GhostPrompter vs Loom
Short answer: Pick GhostPrompter if you want invisible click-through teleprompter for live demos; pick Loom if you want asynchronous video messaging. GhostPrompter is paid, with a free trial; Loom has a free plan, paid from $18/month per user.
GhostPrompterLook natural on camera. Stay confident while presenting.
LoomScreen recording and video messagingWhich to pick
Pick GhostPrompter if you want…
- Invisible click-through teleprompter for live demos
- Integrations with Zoom, Loom or OBS (on GhostPrompter's list, not Loom's)
Pick Loom if you want…
- Asynchronous video messaging
- Screen recording and video messaging
- A free plan to start with (Starter)
- Integrations with Slack, Jira or Confluence (on Loom's list, not GhostPrompter's)
Side by side
- What it is
- GhostPrompter:GhostPrompter is a desktop teleprompter for Windows and macOS with a click-through overlay and voice-activated scrolling.
- Loom:Loom is a video messaging platform for screen and camera recording, editing, and sharing.
- Best for
- GhostPrompter:Invisible click-through teleprompter for live demos
- Loom:Asynchronous video messaging
- Who it’s for
- GhostPrompter:Creators, educators, sales teams and anyone recording or presenting on screen.
- Loom:Teams and individuals needing quick video communication and collaboration.
- Pricing
- GhostPrompter:Paid
- Loom:Freemium
- Starting price
- GhostPrompter:—
- Loom:$18/month per user (Business)
- Free plan or trial
- GhostPrompter:Free trial
- Loom:Free plan (Starter) · Free trial
- Plans
- GhostPrompter:One-time Purchase $49
- Loom:Starter $0 · Business $18 per user / month · Business + AI $24 per user / month
- Works with
- GhostPrompter:Zoom, Loom, OBS, Microsoft Teams, ScreenFlow, Google Meet, StreamYard, Camtasia
- Loom:Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Gmail, Notion, Intercom, Zendesk
GhostPrompter features
- Click-Through Overlay. Shows the script while allowing mouse and keyboard interaction with underlying apps.
- Voice-Activated Scrolling. Automatically scrolls the script in sync with your speaking pace.
- Invisible in Recordings. The overlay is hidden from OBS, Loom, Zoom, Teams and other screen-capture tools.
- Script Management Workspace. Built-in editor to write, organize, edit and import scripts without leaving the app.
- Display Customization. Adjust font size, transparency, position and other visual settings.
- Cross-Platform Support. Native desktop apps for Windows 10+ and macOS 10.14+ with multi-monitor capability.
Loom features
- Screen & camera recording. Record screen, webcam, and system audio with optional virtual backgrounds.
- Video editing. Trim, stitch, add GIF thumbnails, and customize video thumbnails.
- Transcriptions & captions. Automatic transcriptions in 50+ languages with closed captions.
- Sharing & embedding. Easy sharing via links, embed in Notion, FigJam, and other tools.
- Analytics & insights. Viewer insights and engagement metrics for each video.
- Integrations. Connect with Slack, Jira, GitHub, Gmail, Notion, and more.
GhostPrompter vs Loom FAQ
What is the difference between GhostPrompter and Loom?+
Loom is a screen-recording tool without a teleprompter overlay.
Should I use GhostPrompter or Loom?+
Pick GhostPrompter if you want invisible click-through teleprompter for live demos or integrations with Zoom, Loom or OBS (on GhostPrompter's list, not Loom's). Pick Loom if you want asynchronous video messaging, screen recording and video messaging or a free plan to start with (Starter).
Is GhostPrompter or Loom free?+
GhostPrompter is paid, with a free trial. Loom has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $18/month per user (Business).
Do GhostPrompter and Loom integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: GhostPrompter lists Zoom, Loom, OBS, Microsoft Teams and 5 more; Loom lists Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub and 6 more.
On DevHunt
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