Feature Comparison
| Feature | Loom | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Riverside Pricing
Free
Free
Pro
$19.00/mo
Live
$29.00/mo
Webinar
$69.00/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
Riverside
Pros
- Superior audio/video quality
- Integrated editing & AI tools
- Easy remote guest access
Cons
- Higher pricing for heavy use
- Occasional upload glitches
The Verdict
Riverside takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 6.9/10 vs 6.4/10. It particularly excels at superior audio/video quality. That said, Loom is the better pick if you need perfect for quick walkthroughs, team updates, and demos reducing meeting needs. Loom also wins on price (from $18/mo), so consider it if budget is the priority.