Comparison
LoomvsMicrosoft Teams
Loom and Microsoft Teams are both popular video communication tools. Here's how they compare across features, pricing, pros, and cons so you can pick the right one.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Loom | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
| AI meeting summary | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakout rooms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recording & transcripts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Screen recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video conferencing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual backgrounds | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webinar features | ✗ | ✓ |
Loom Pricing
Starter
25 videos/person, 5 min recording limit, 720p quality, up to 50 members
Free
Business
Unlimited videos and recording time, basic editing, no AI
$18.00/mo
Business + AI
All Business features + AI editing, auto summaries, filler removal, transcript editing
$24.00/mo
Enterprise
All features + SSO, SCIM, advanced security, custom integrations; contact sales
Custom
Microsoft Teams Pricing
Teams Free
Unlimited 1:1 meetings up to 30h, group up to 60min/100 participants, 5GB storage
Free
Teams Essentials
Unlimited meetings up to 30h/300 participants, 10GB storage, basic collaboration
$4.00/mo
Business Basic
M365 apps web/mobile, custom email, 1TB storage, full Teams features
$7.00/mo
Business Premium
Desktop Office apps, advanced security, device management, compliance tools
$22.00/mo
Loom
Pros
- Perfect for quick walkthroughs, team updates, and demos reducing meeting needs
- Ease of use with instant sharing via links for remote teams
- Excellent for onboarding and training with step-by-step process videos
- Built-in AI features like auto-captions and summaries boost productivity
- Saves time on explanations better than email or text
- High-quality screen and audio capture with noise cancellation
Cons
- Limited editing features, especially in free plan, basic trimming only
- Occasional bugs like record button delays or app crashes
- Poor customer support and strict renewal policies
- Avatar/resolution quality issues with flickering or low res
- Performance lags requiring frequent restarts
- No advanced customization for professional video production
Microsoft Teams
Pros
- Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook and OneDrive
- Reliable video meetings and screen sharing even in large groups
- All-in-one platform reduces need for multiple tools
The Verdict
Loom takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 6.4/10 vs 6.1/10. It particularly excels at perfect for quick walkthroughs, team updates, and demos reducing meeting needs.