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Comparison

SquadCast vs Loom

Side-by-side comparison of SquadCast and Loom.

Tool
SquadCast

Studio-quality remote podcast recording, wherever guests are

Loom

Record and share video messages without a meeting

Starting price
16/mo
18/mo
Founded
2017
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Free option
Free tier
Free tier

What they are

SquadCast

SquadCast is a browser-based remote recording platform that captures separate, high-quality audio and video tracks from each participant locally, then uploads them progressively to the cloud. Podcasters and video creators use it to record remote interviews without the audio degradation of Zoom or phone calls. The progressive upload feature protects recordings from connection drops, which is a genuine differentiator, though storage limits on lower tiers can be a friction point for high-volume producers.

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.

Choose
SquadCast

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

  • +Local track recording preserves audio quality independent of internet speed
  • +Progressive upload to cloud reduces risk of losing a full recording on connection failure
  • +Separate audio and video tracks per participant give editors maximum flexibility
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

Which to choose

SquadCast and Loom both cover transcription, so this is a real either-or for some teams. The right pick depends on which one's wider feature set and pricing fit how you work.

Read the full reviews for SquadCast and Loom.

Pricing checked 8 Jun 2026.