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Loom vs Streamlabs

Side-by-side comparison of Loom and Streamlabs.

Tool
Loom

Record and share video messages without a meeting

Streamlabs

All-in-one streaming software built for content creators

Starting price
18/mo
27/mo
Founded
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Free option
Free tier
Free tier

What they are

Loom

Loom is a video messaging tool that lets creators, teams, and educators record their screen, camera, or both and instantly share a link. It is widely used for async communication, product walkthroughs, and feedback on creative work. The free tier is genuinely usable, though video length limits and storage caps push most active users toward a paid plan fairly quickly.

Streamlabs

Streamlabs is a streaming and recording platform that combines broadcast software, overlays, alerts, and donation tools in a single desktop app. It targets gaming and entertainment streamers who want a ready-to-use setup without piecing together separate tools. The free tier covers core streaming needs, while the paid plan unlocks multistream and premium overlays. Performance on lower-end machines can be noticeably worse than competing software.

Choose
Loom

if you need transcription and hosting. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +Recording and sharing takes seconds with no file export step
  • +Auto-generated transcripts make videos searchable
  • +Viewer reactions and comments are tied to specific timestamps
Choose
Streamlabs

if you need analytics and monetization. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +Free tier is genuinely usable for solo streamers
  • +Built-in tip page and donation processing with no extra setup
  • +Large library of free and paid overlays and themes

Which to choose

Loom and Streamlabs solve different problems, so most people would not choose between them directly. The comparison below helps if you are weighing where to spend budget, or deciding whether you need both.

Read the full reviews for Loom and Streamlabs.

Pricing checked 3 Jun 2026.