Feature by feature
| Feature | loom | |
|---|---|---|
| Record tab, window, or full screen | ||
| Camera bubble + microphone | ||
| Instant share link on stop | ||
| Free recording length | 5 min | 5 min |
| Free videos | Storage-based (200 MB) | 25 videos |
| AI transcripts & summaries | Pro — $5/mo | Business — $12.50/mo |
| Password-protected links | Pro | Business |
| Link expiry dates | Pro | Business |
| Chapters + click highlights | ||
| Upload existing videos | Pro | Business |
| Auto-save to Dropbox / Drive / Box | Pro | |
| Viewer analytics | Business | |
| Desktop app (Mac/Windows) | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Paid plan starts at | $5/mo | $12.50/mo |
Loom details from loom.com pricing as of June 2026 — check their site for current terms.
Where each one wins
Choose if…
- You record in Chrome and want the Pro features (AI transcripts, password links, uploads) without paying for a Business tier
- You want chapters and click highlights so longer videos stay watchable
- You want recordings auto-saved to your own Dropbox, Drive, or Box
- $5/month matters — solo founders, freelancers, small teams
Choose loom if…
- You need a desktop app (recording outside the browser) or mobile recording
- Your company already lives in the Atlassian ecosystem
- You need enterprise procurement, SSO/SCIM, and a large-org rollout
That’s the honest version: Loom is a bigger product with native apps; ClipCast is the browser-first recorder that gives individuals the premium workflow at an individual’s price. Try both free in an afternoon and keep the one you reach for.
Switching from Loom in 3 steps
- 1
Export from Loom
Open a Loom video → ⋯ menu → Download. Repeat for the clips you want to keep (MP4).
- 2
Upload to ClipCast
In your ClipCast library, hit New video → Upload a video (Pro). Each upload gets a player, share link, and AI transcript.
- 3
Update your links
Anywhere a Loom link lives (docs, onboarding, README), paste the new ClipCast link — viewers need no account.
Frequently asked
Is ClipCast a good Loom alternative?+
If you record in Chrome and share via links, yes — ClipCast covers the core Loom workflow (one-click recording, camera bubble, instant share links, comments, analytics) and unlocks AI transcripts, password protection, and uploads at $5/month instead of Loom’s $12.50/month Business tier. If you need a desktop or mobile app, Loom is the better fit today.
How much cheaper is ClipCast than Loom?+
ClipCast Pro is $5/month ($48/year). Loom Business is $12.50/month billed annually ($150/year). For the features most individuals want — transcripts, link privacy, no watermark — that’s roughly 60% less.
Can I move my videos from Loom to ClipCast?+
Yes. Download your videos from Loom (MP4), then use ClipCast’s "Upload a video" (Pro) to bring them into your library — each gets the same player, share link, and AI transcript as a native recording.
Does ClipCast have a free plan?+
Yes — free forever: unlimited share links, 5-minute recordings, 720p, and 200 MB of storage. No credit card required.
More reading: How to record your screen in Chrome · Full pricing