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Loom vs StreamYard
Short answer: Pick Loom if you want asynchronous video messaging; pick StreamYard if you want browser-based multistream live broadcasting. Loom has a free plan, paid from $18/month per user; StreamYard has a free plan.
LoomScreen recording and video messaging
StreamYardLive streaming and recording studio in the browserWhich to pick
Pick Loom if you want…
- Asynchronous video messaging
- Screen recording and messaging
- Integrations with Slack, Jira or Confluence (on Loom's list, not StreamYard's)
Pick StreamYard if you want…
- Browser-based multistream live broadcasting
- Integrations with Facebook, YouTube or Instagram (on StreamYard'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.
- StreamYard:StreamYard is a browser-based live streaming and recording studio for creators.
- Best for
- Loom:Asynchronous video messaging
- StreamYard:Browser-based multistream live broadcasting
- Who it’s for
- Loom:Teams and individuals needing quick video communication and collaboration.
- StreamYard:Content creators, podcasters, marketers and teams needing easy live video.
- Pricing
- Loom:Freemium
- StreamYard:Freemium
- Starting price
- Loom:$18/month per user (Business)
- StreamYard:—
- Free plan or trial
- Loom:Free plan (Starter) · Free trial
- StreamYard:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
- Plans
- Loom:Starter $0 · Business $18 per user / month · Business + AI $24 per user / month
- StreamYard:Free $0
- Works with
- Loom:Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Gmail, Notion, Intercom, Zendesk
- StreamYard:Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Twitch, Custom RTMP destinations
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.
StreamYard features
- Multistream to multiple platforms. Stream simultaneously to Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Twitch and more.
- Local recordings per participant. Each guest’s video and audio are saved locally for high-quality playback.
- Brand customization. Add logos, colors, overlays, intro/outro videos and custom layouts without design skills.
- Remote guest participation. Guests join from a browser or phone with no software download required.
- On-Air webinars. Host stable, white-label webinars that can be embedded on your website.
- AI tools and clips. Generate AI clips, backgrounds and transcripts in higher-tier plans.
Loom vs StreamYard FAQ
What is the difference between Loom and StreamYard?+
Loom focuses on screen recording and video messaging, while StreamYard provides live multistream broadcasting and webinars.
Should I use Loom or StreamYard?+
Pick Loom if you want asynchronous video messaging, screen recording and messaging or integrations with Slack, Jira or Confluence (on Loom's list, not StreamYard's). Pick StreamYard if you want browser-based multistream live broadcasting or integrations with Facebook, YouTube or Instagram (on StreamYard's list, not Loom's).
Is Loom or StreamYard free?+
Loom has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $18/month per user (Business). StreamYard has a free plan and paid plans.
Do Loom and StreamYard integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Loom lists Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub and 6 more; StreamYard lists Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and 3 more.
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