Vidyard
AI
Video for business communication
Business-focused screen recording and video hosting platform competing with Loom for sales teams.
AI script generation
Screen and webcam recording
Video analytics
Freemium · from $19/mo
Loom
Classic
Async screen recording
4.3
Freemium · from $12.50/user/mo
Best for Teams sending async video updatesOverview
Loom records your screen and camera for quick async updates that replace meetings. Editing and transcription options remain fairly basic.
Key features
- Screen recording
- Camera bubble
- Transcripts
- Viewer insights
Pros
- Very easy to use
- Instant sharing
- Good analytics
Cons
- Light editing tools
- Free plan limits
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