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Loom vs OBS Studio

Cloud-based recording and video messaging service, not self-hosted software.
LoomScreen recording and video messagingOBS StudioFree open-source screen recording and live streaming

Which to pick

Pick Loom if you want…

  • Asynchronous video messaging
  • Quick video messages
  • Integrations with Slack, Jira or Confluence (on Loom's list, not OBS Studio's)

Pick OBS Studio if you want…

  • Live streaming and screen recording
  • A free, open-source tool
  • Integrations with Linux (on OBS Studio's list, not Loom's)

Side by side

What it is
Loom:Loom is a video messaging platform for screen and camera recording, editing, and sharing.
OBS Studio:OBS Studio is free open-source software for high-quality video recording and live streaming.
Best for
Loom:Asynchronous video messaging
OBS Studio:Live streaming and screen recording
Who it’s for
Loom:Teams and individuals needing quick video communication and collaboration.
OBS Studio:Content creators, streamers, and developers needing video capture and broadcast.
Pricing
Loom:Freemium
OBS Studio:Free
Plans
Loom:Starter $0 · Business $18 per user / month · Business + AI $24 per user / month
OBS Studio:—
Open source
Loom:—
OBS Studio:Yes, 77,098 GitHub stars
Works with
Loom:Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Gmail, Notion, Intercom, Zendesk
OBS Studio:Linux

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.

OBS Studio features

  • Real-time capture & mixing. Capture video/audio from multiple sources and mix them live with high-performance H264/AAC encoding.
  • Unlimited scenes & transitions. Create and switch between unlimited scenes with custom transitions and stinger videos.
  • Audio mixer with filters. Per-source audio controls, noise gate/suppression, gain, and VST plugin support.
  • Studio Mode & Multiview. Preview scenes before going live and monitor up to 8 scenes simultaneously.
  • Modular dock UI. Rearrange, pop out, and customize the interface layout to fit your workflow.
  • Extensible API & scripting. Add plugins or Lua/Python scripts for custom functionality via a powerful API.

Loom vs OBS Studio FAQ

Is Loom or OBS Studio free?+

Loom has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $18/month per user (Business). OBS Studio is free.

Which is cheaper, Loom or OBS Studio?+

OBS Studio is free, so it costs less. Loom starts at $18/month per user (Business).

Is Loom or OBS Studio open source?+

OBS Studio is open source (obsproject/obs-studio on GitHub, GPL-2.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Loom.

Do Loom and OBS Studio integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: Loom lists Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub and 6 more; OBS Studio lists Linux.

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Loom

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