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Head-to-head · Screen and Video Capture Software

Loom vs Bandicam

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Loom #3 in Screen and Video Capture Software 7.9/10 Free plan · paid from $18/user/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Loom
Bandicam #4 in Screen and Video Capture Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Bandicam

Loom leads on 0 checks, Bandicam on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLoom · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth

Loom scores higher on our rubric for screen and video capture software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Loom is the better fit for teams sharing quick videos with viewer insights. Bandicam is the better fit for flexible recording across screen, games, and devices.

  • Loom fits best

    Teams sharing quick videos with viewer insights

  • Bandicam fits best

    Flexible recording across screen, games, and devices

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Side by side

Feature Loom 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Bandicam 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.8
Ranking #3 in Screen and Video Capture Software #4 in Screen and Video Capture Software
Best for Teams sharing quick videos with viewer insights Flexible recording across screen, games, and devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $18/user/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 14 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Loom 1/3 · Bandicam 1/3
Webcam capture Not published Not published
System audio capture ✓ ✓
Built-in video editing Not published Not published
Specs
Maximum resolution Not published Not published
Recording limit Not published Not published
Cloud storage Not published Not published
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension web, windows, macos, linux
Our review
Pros
  • Captures screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio
  • Sharing, captions, trimming, and viewer insights support follow-up
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension
  • Records screens, games, webcams, external devices, and audio
  • Adds scheduled and multi-monitor recording with real-time annotations
  • Personal and business licenses include annual and perpetual options
Cons
  • Starter limits each person to 25 videos and 5-minute recordings
  • Business starts at $18 per user monthly
  • AI workflows and automated edits require Business + AI
  • The free version has recording limitations
  • 4K Ultra HD recording is specified for Windows
  • Editing is limited to trimming and video editing
Our verdict

Loom is an asynchronous video messaging product for individuals and teams that want to explain work through recordings rather than rely only on written updates. It captures a screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio, then supports…

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Bandicam is recording software for capturing desktop activity, games, webcams, external video devices, and audio. Its screen, game, and device modes make it a fit for people who need more than basic screen capture, including solo users and…

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  1. LoomScreen and Video Capture Software 7.9Free plan · paid from $18/user/mo · 14-day trial
  2. BandicamScreen and Video Capture Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Loom — where it wins

    • Captures screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio
    • Sharing, captions, trimming, and viewer insights support follow-up
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits each person to 25 videos and 5-minute recordings
    • Business starts at $18 per user monthly
    • AI workflows and automated edits require Business + AI
  • Bandicam — where it wins

    • Records screens, games, webcams, external devices, and audio
    • Adds scheduled and multi-monitor recording with real-time annotations
    • Personal and business licenses include annual and perpetual options

    Where it doesn't

    • The free version has recording limitations
    • 4K Ultra HD recording is specified for Windows
    • Editing is limited to trimming and video editing
  • Loom7.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $18/user/mo · 14-day trial

    A flexible async video tool, with recording limits on Starter and AI on a higher tier.

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  • Bandicam7.8/10 · Free plan

    Flexible recording modes suit screen, game, webcam, and device capture on Windows.

    Visit BandicamFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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