Loom
Screen recorder that hands you a shareable link, not a video file
Loom is a screen recorder built for asynchronous video messages: you record your screen with a camera bubble and system audio, and it produces a shareable link the moment you stop, rather than a file to export and upload. Recipients watch at their own speed, leave timestamped comments and emoji reactions, and can read an automatic transcript with closed captions in over 50 languages. Loom AI does the tidying — auto titles, summaries, chapters and tasks, filler word and silence removal, and automatic meeting recaps and notes. It embeds into Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Gmail, Notion and FigJam, and it is owned by Atlassian, whose Guard product supplies SSO and SCIM on the Enterprise plan.
- Records your screen with a camera bubble and system audio
- Shareable link the moment you stop recording
- Transcriptions and closed captions in over 50 languages
- Timestamped comments and emoji reactions from viewers
- Loom AI writes titles, summaries, chapters and tasks
- Filler word and silence removal, plus waveform editing
- Viewer insights showing who watched and how far they got
- Embeds in Slack, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Gmail and Notion
Based on what people have said
Every answer links back to the mentions it came fromWhat are the common use cases for Loom?
Users frequently employ Loom for professional communication, including sending walkthroughs of website issues, demonstrating search results to potential clients, and explaining project approvals. It is also used for cold outreach in job applications, as a method for sharing inventory tools, and as a way to showcase software functionality on social media platforms.
8 mentions · r/growmybusiness · r/Coldemailing · r/nocode · r/digitalnomad · r/micro_saas · r/AiAutomations · and 1 more · Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
How do users feel about the pricing changes?
Some long-term users have expressed frustration, noting that recent price increases represent a significant cost jump for small businesses and that the removal of certain free tiers has negatively impacted their ability to use the tool.
1 mention · r/alternativeto · Aug 2026
Are there alternatives to Loom that people are considering?
Several users have pointed to alternative screen recording tools, including free or self-hostable options, as potential replacements for Loom. However, some users argue that Loom remains more polished, particularly regarding its ability to integrate workflows and turn recordings into tasks.
4 mentions · @ihteshamali · @DAIEvolutionHub · r/ClaudeCode · @NEWS_0 · Aug 2026
What do people think about using Loom for professional communication?
Opinions are divided. While some find it a brilliant way to stand out in job applications or client interactions, others express strong dislike for receiving Loom videos in professional contexts, such as during the interview process.
4 mentions · r/recruitinghell · r/digitalnomad · r/salesdevelopment · Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
What specific features do users find valuable?
Users highlight the convenience of instant link sharing compared to other apps. Additionally, the ability to read timestamped comments and have the software extract frames to identify specific points in a video is described as a significant time saver.
2 mentions · @awlevin · r/screenrecorders · Aug 2026
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What people are saying about Loom
53% positive“Instead I’d say “I noticed X on your site, here’s a quick loom video of what’s broken and how I’d fix it”, kept it under 2 minutes and never mentioned my rates unless they asked.”
“Damn those Loom video interviews 🤬”
“I'd stick to sending loom at followup 2 or 3 not the initial send. cuz the goal of the first mail is always to get a response.”
“For another 20 clinics, I’d record short Loom videos showing the actual search results and pointing out that competitors appear while their clinic doesn’t.”
“desinstalando o loom”
“Try recording a walkthrough(like a Loom video) showing all the levers and functionality. Also try building a one page document detailing what the client can safely change and what needs the agency's support.”
“the link thing you found is the way honestly, i do same with a loom video where i talk through what they approved and they have to comment "confirmed" before i touch next phase. clients hate it but thats how you know it works”
“A developer named Alyssa X built a screen recorder with zero limits and gave it away for free, and I think Loom should be worried.”
“i built a tiny tool for tracking inventory shrinkage at my store and posted a 30 second Loom video in a retail loss prevention forum on here. it was just a screen recording with no voiceover, super bare bones.”
“Then I got the email today that the price of Loom is nearly doubling for my small business and there are no more Creator Lite seats. Based on our seats today, that’s a 10x increase. Loom has been a tool I use daily for years!”
“loom's MCP can read comments w/ timestamps, then extract the frames in the video to see what you're referring to. huge time saver”
“I'd add that you can also create a loom video of it in action and post on Linkedin & Facebook.”
“screen charm is only for mac and it's paid app, loom is great for instant sharing”
“Yes loom is also a brilliant way. Guess its the new “cv””
“And paying $50 for 15-minute exports doesn’t exactly scream “Loom killer.””
“Loom looks way broader / more polished around turning recordings into agent tasks though. honestly if anything it’s reassuring that Atlassian thinks the workflow is worth building.”
“Cold calls, cold emails, and a loom video why this company, why this role, why now will set you apart”
“Loom already did this exact thing a while back”
“GitHub - fayazara/Screendrop: A beautiful screenshot + screen recording + Loom alternative - all native, self hostable and free.”