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Kdenlive vs Loom
Video messaging platform, not an editor
Which to pick
Pick Kdenlive if you want…
- Open-source cross-platform video editing
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Linux, Windows or macOS (on Kdenlive's list, not Loom's)
Pick Loom if you want…
- Asynchronous video messaging
- Screen recording and sharing
- Integrations with Slack, Jira or Confluence (on Loom's list, not Kdenlive's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Kdenlive:Kdenlive is a free, open-source non-linear video editor for Linux, Windows, macOS and BSD.
- Loom:Loom is a video messaging platform for screen and camera recording, editing, and sharing.
- Best for
- Kdenlive:Open-source cross-platform video editing
- Loom:Asynchronous video messaging
- Who it’s for
- Kdenlive:Video creators and editors looking for a cross-platform, community-driven editor.
- Loom:Teams and individuals needing quick video communication and collaboration.
- Pricing
- Kdenlive:Free
- Loom:Freemium
- Plans
- Kdenlive:—
- Loom:Starter $0 · Business $18 per user / month · Business + AI $24 per user / month
- Open source
- Kdenlive:Yes, 5,808 GitHub stars
- Loom:—
- Works with
- Kdenlive:Linux, Windows, macOS, BSD, Glaxnimate
- Loom:Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Gmail, Notion, Intercom, Zendesk
Kdenlive features
- Asset Management. Ingest any audio/video format, view metadata, use proxies and tag/filter assets in bins.
- Flexible Editing. Non-linear timeline with multicam, 3-point editing, nested sequences and automatic backups.
- Audio Tools. Mixers, built-in voiceover recording and visual audio spectrum for precise sound shaping.
- Effects & Transitions. Hundreds of effects, keyframe animation and smooth transitions at any workflow level.
- Color Grading. Apply LUTs, basic corrections or detailed grading with histogram, vectorscope and waveform analysis.
- Subtitles & Text. Automatic transcription, styling options and integration with Glaxnimate for motion graphics.
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.
Kdenlive vs Loom FAQ
Is Kdenlive or Loom free?+
Kdenlive is free. Loom has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $18/month per user (Business).
Which is cheaper, Kdenlive or Loom?+
Kdenlive is free, so it costs less. Loom starts at $18/month per user (Business).
Is Kdenlive or Loom open source?+
Kdenlive is open source (KDE/kdenlive on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Loom.
Do Kdenlive and Loom integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Kdenlive lists Linux, Windows, macOS, BSD and 1 more; Loom lists Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub and 6 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.