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Head-to-head · Screen Recording Software

Loom vs ClipCast

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Loom #3 in Screen Recording Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Loom
ClipCast #24 in Screen Recording Software 6.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ClipCast

Loom leads on 0 checks, ClipCast on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLoom · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceClipCast · $5/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Loom scores higher on our rubric for screen recording software: 9.0 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #24.

ClipCast is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $18/user/mo. On maximum video quality, Loom gives you 4k where ClipCast offers 1080p.

Loom is the better fit for teams needing polished async video workflows. ClipCast is the better fit for teams wanting affordable browser-based sharing.

  • Loom fits best

    Teams needing polished async video workflows

  • ClipCast fits best

    Teams wanting affordable browser-based sharing

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Side by side

Feature Loom 9.0/10 Visit ↗ ClipCast 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 6.7
Ranking #3 in Screen Recording Software #24 in Screen Recording Software
Best for Teams needing polished async video workflows Teams wanting affordable browser-based sharing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $18/user/mo $5/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Support Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 14 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Loom 3/3 · ClipCast 3/3
Webcam recording ✓ ✓
System audio ✓ ✓
Microphone recording ✓ ✓
Specs
Max recording length Not checked yet 240 minutes
Maximum video quality 4k 1080p
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension web, windows, macos, linux, chrome_extension
Our review
Pros
  • Records screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
  • Adds sharing, editing, analytics, captions, and AI workflows
  • Free plan includes unlimited share links and comments
  • Pro adds editing, AI transcripts, summaries, and password protection
  • Team includes analytics, admin roles, audit logs, and API access
Cons
  • Starter limits each person to 25 videos
  • Starter recordings are limited to 5 minutes
  • Advanced controls and AI require paid plans
  • Free recordings are limited to 5 minutes and 720p
  • Paid recording quality tops out at 1080p
  • Integrations are limited to Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box
Our verdict

Loom is a video messaging and screen recording tool for individuals and teams that need to explain work asynchronously. It records a screen, webcam, or both, with microphone and system audio capture. Recordings become shareable links or…

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ClipCast is a browser-based screen recorder for individuals, freelancers, teams, educators, and support or sales workflows. It records browser tabs, application windows, full screens, or selected areas, with optional webcam, microphone,…

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  1. LoomScreen Recording Software 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. ClipCastScreen Recording Software 6.7Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Loom — where it wins

    • Records screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
    • Adds sharing, editing, analytics, captions, and AI workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits each person to 25 videos
    • Starter recordings are limited to 5 minutes
    • Advanced controls and AI require paid plans

  • ClipCast — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited share links and comments
    • Pro adds editing, AI transcripts, summaries, and password protection
    • Team includes analytics, admin roles, audit logs, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Free recordings are limited to 5 minutes and 720p
    • Paid recording quality tops out at 1080p
    • Integrations are limited to Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box
  • Loom9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad screen recorder for teams that communicate through polished async video.

    Visit LoomFull verdict →
  • ClipCast6.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    An affordable browser recorder with strong sharing, editing, and team features.

    Visit ClipCastFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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